Tour Guide - Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre

Job No: C66588
Location: Karumba, QLD

Tour Guide - Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre, Karumba (Re-advertised)

Casual Position

Full training will be provided to the right applicant!

We are seeking a Tour Guide for the popular Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre at Karumba. This position involves carrying out guided tours as well as assisting in our retail centre.

Previous experience as a Tour Guide is not required but you must be enthusiastic, motivated and have outstanding people skills. 

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 4 April 2018 at 5.00 pm, however, Council will consider and assess applications as they are received.

Position Description

Position Title:

Tour Guide

Position Status:

Casual

Department:

Economic and Community Development

Location:

Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre

Award Classification/Level:

LGE Level 1

Hours of Duty:

As Required

Award & Enterprise Agreement:

Local Government State Award & Carpentaria Shire Council Certified Agreement 2013

Reporting to:

Centre Co-ordinator

  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Carrying out guided tours of the Barramundi Discovery Centre.
  • Assist the public in providing a broad knowledge of the functions of the Barramundi Discovery Centre.
  • Maintain positive relationships with residents, ratepayers and visitors to provide a transparent and effective system of communication to Council resulting in increased community satisfaction with Council performance.
  • Provide information and advice to visitors to the Barramundi Discovery Centre and surrounding areas.
  • Work effectively with other staff to ensure that the objectives and priorities of the Discovery Centre are met.
  • Enhance teamwork and performance within Council to ensure Carpentaria Shire becomes more effective.
  • Carry out retail duties within the Discovery Centre as required.
  • Complete timesheets as required.
  • Carry out other tasks as requested by the Centre Co-ordinator.

Qualifications/Licenses Required

  • Current First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain one
  • Current Working with Children – Positive Notice (Blue Card) or the ability to obtain one.
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Skills Required

  • Sound communication skills
  • Retail experience
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to rapidly acquire a knowledge of Barramundi Hatchery operations.

 Workplace Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

  • Follow safe practices and procedures to perform your duties in a manner that does not put yourself or others at risk of harm;
  • Actively participate in WHS inductions and training;
  • Participate in the development of safe work method statements and risk assessments with your supervisor when required;
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in the prescribed manner and when required;
  • Participate in workplace inspections if required;
  • Take care of any plant or equipment of any kind, including telecommunication devices;
  • Report all hazards, near misses and damage to Council’s property to the responsible Supervisor.
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Injury Management

  • Report all injuries or illnesses to the responsible Supervisor immediately;
  • If injured at work, actively cooperate and participate with injury management obligations and return to work plans if applicable.

Risk Management

  • Report any potential public liability and professional indemnity exposures in your workplace to the responsible Supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

  • Recognise the skills and talents of other staff members;
  • Treat people fairly;
  • Act to prevent bullying, harassment and discrimination against others in your workplace;
  • Respect differences among your colleagues and customers such as cultural and social diversity.

Council is a Drug Free Workplace

Please note as part of Carpentaria Shire Council's recruitment process and Drug and Alcohol Policy, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.

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