Commencing: Immediately

Position Status: Permanent-Part time (min 26 hours per week)

Salary: Level 3/4 - $55,120 to $58,740 p/a* depending on skills and experience

*pro rata based on hours worked

An exciting opportunity has emerged at the Shire of Merredin for a Tourism Support Officer to join our team. This role will sit within the Strategy and Community Directorate and will support the Visitor Centre Team to achieve strategic outcomes relative to the department.

The primary role of this position is to provide quality customer service to locals and visitors. Key areas of the role will include visitor servicing, Transwa bookings, supporting tourism in Merredin and the Eastern Wheatbelt region and providing administrative support to the Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre Coordinator.

We are offering part time hours, minimum of 26 per week, however, there may be the opportunity to work more hours depending on the season.

If you are interested in this role but not sure whether you can meet all the requirements of the position description, reach out to us for a confidential discussion.

This position offers great benefits, including (but not limited to):

• A fantastic work life balance with flexible working arrangements considered.
• A small, personable team environment.

• A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, skin cancer checks and an Employee Assistance Program; 
• Additional superannuation through the Shire’s co-contribution program; and
• Salary sacrifice options.

If you would like further information about this position or if you are interest but concerned about meeting all the requirements of the position description, please contact Codi Brindley-Mullen, Executive Manager Strategy and Community on (08) 9041 1611 during office hours, for a confidential discussion.

How to apply

Please send your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to the Shire by 4.00pm, Friday 28 March 2025. Applications can be delivered:

• Via email: careers@merredin.wa.gov.au
• In Person: Shire Administration Office (Cnr King and Barrack Sts)
• By post: PO Box 42, Merredin WA, 6415 (marked Private and Confidential)

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at careers@merredin.wa.gov.au  or on (08) 9041 1611.

Craig Watts

Chief Executive Officer                                                                 

The Shire of Merredin is an equal opportunity employer. We promote the principles of merit and fairness in our employment practices and select the best person for the job.