Coordinator Bonegilla Migrant Experience
- Part-time – Permanent role
- Hourly rate range between $36.21 to $40.74, plus superannuation
- Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available
Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities, located in North East Victoria.
Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Council’s programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city, our people and our future.
Join Wodonga Council, where you can serve your community while contributing to a wide range of services that leave a lasting impact.
At Bonegilla Migrant Experience, you’ll assist in the management of a heritage-listed site rich in migrant history. Located in a picturesque rural setting only 15 minutes from Wodonga’s CBD, this key tourism destination offers the chance to share in the stories of our past while contributing to the cultural and historical legacy of the region. The key features and information about Bonegilla Migrant Experience are;
- National heritage listed site with migrant history
- Key tourism destination
- Open 7 days 10am to 4pm
Our organisation values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible leave entitlements to support your needs. We understand that access to time away from work when you need it will optimise the time spent on the job.
Join our team and take advantage of Fitness Passport, find support in the Employee Assistance Program and enjoy a range of health and well-being initiatives designed to support your physical and mental wellness.
We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.
The role
The Coordinator Bonegilla Migrant Experience (BME) will develop and operate the BME as a cultural tourism and community asset of national significance, which commemorates the history of post-war migration to Australia and more generally migrant’s contribution to Australia’s national history. The role is accountable for ensuring site operations, heritage interpretation, visitor facilitation and marketing practices at BME are delivered in accordance with goals outlined in the BME Service Catalogue. The role will assist the Team Leader of Bonegilla Migrant Experience deliver on Cultural Services Plan 2021-2026, BME Marketing Plan and BME Interpretation Strategy.
Key aspects of the role include the following:
- Accountable for the efficient and effective operation of the BME including the supervision of staff, volunteers, contractors and work experience students and ensuring all operational, risk, administration, OH&S, HR and finance systems are carried out appropriately and adhered to.
- Assist the Team Leader Bonegilla Migrant Experience to achieve the implementation of the goals and objectives set out in the BME Business Plan, Cultural Services Plan 2021-2026, BME Marketing Plan, and BME Interpretation Strategy.
- Undertake general office and site administration including rosters, management of tours and function space bookings.
- Supervise the presentation of general public open area spaces, ensuring public areas (inside and out) are presented in a clean and tidy fashion suitable for the general public.
Key Selection Criteria:
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.
- Proven customer service focus and cultural sensitivity in meeting the needs of clients from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Demonstrate experience in budgeting, staff and volunteer management, rostering, operational systems and high level administrative skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the fields of either culture, events, heritage or tourism settings, and experience in attracting and building visitation within those fields.
- Demonstrate ability to operate with a high degree of flexibility and initiate in a varied and changing work environment.
- Flexibility to accommodate roster on weekends including Saturday and/or Sunday and possible out of hours work.
How to Apply
Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to;
- Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
- Upload a brief cover letter
- Upload a current resume
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s licence
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC).
- The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.
The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.
We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background.
If you would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.
Enquiries
Manager Cultural Services - Kim Strang - kstrang@wodonga.vic.gov.au - 0428 142 878
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 3rd November 2024
Position Description below