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Kentish and Latrobe Councils KENTISH AND LATROBE COUNCILS INFORMATION PACKAGE FOR APPLICANTS Position: Economic & Tourism Development Officer Employment Status: Full-Time Department: Customer and Business Services Applications Close: Monday, 10th February, 2020 Contents General Application Information ..................................................................................................... 3 Position Description ........................................................................................................................ 5 Employment Information ................................................................................................................. 8 Information about the Latrobe Municipality .................................................................................. 10 Information about Latrobe Council ............................................................................................... 10 Information about the Kentish Municipality ................................................................................... 11 Information about Kentish Council................................................................................................ 11 Organisational Overview .............................................................................................................. 12 Information about Resource Sharing ............................................................................................ 13 Attachment Application for Employment Form 2 | Page General Application Information Pre-Employment Checks All positions will require pre- Thank you for your interest in the employment checks of prospective advertised Economic and Tourism employees because of the nature of Development Officer position with the duties and responsibilities attached to Kentish and Latrobe Councils. the positions. Application Format These checks will include a conviction All applications must consist of the check and/or identity check, a following four documents: reference check and medical check including a drug screen. Applicants 1. Application Form who do not agree to these checks 2. Cover Letter – 1 Page Limit should indicate this in their application 3. Resume including up to 3 referees cover letter. – 4 Page Limit 4. Response to ‘Selection Criteria’ Selection on the Basis of Merit outlined in the position Kentish and Latrobe Councils are description – 5 Page Limit. equal opportunity employers. All Applications will not be applications will be assessed against considered if Capability the same criteria. Selection will be Requirements are not based on highest merit for the position, addressed. past experience and ability to perform the advertised position. Lodgement Applications should be marked ‘Private Further Information and Confidential’ and can be submitted Questions should be directed to either by Cymone de Schipper or Aleasha Goss on 03 6491 0200, or via email Email (preferred method): [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or For further information on either Council, please refer to the websites Mail: at www.kentish.tas.gov.au or The General Manager www.latrobe.tas.gov.au Kentish Council PO Box 63 SHEFFIELD TAS 7306 Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10th February 2020 at 4.00pm Process Applicants will be notified in writing (email where possible) of the receipt of their application. Post shortlisting applicants will be advised if they are required for interview. Up to two interviews may be required. Upon an applicant accepting the role, unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing (email where possible). 3 | Page Position Advert Kentish and Latrobe Councils are seeking an enthusiastic person to join the organisations in the role of Economic and Tourism Development Officer. In this full-time role, you will work to provide support and activities in the municipal areas to facilitate economic growth. The role incorporates working with stakeholders to identify opportunities to support and enhance economic success across a range of industries. You will require a tertiary qualification in economic development or tourism business management or similar, a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role and strong skills in marketing, promotion and event management. Applications: All applications must be in the prescribed format, including address of the capability requirements, and close on Monday, 10 February, 2020 at 4pm. 4 | Page Position Description Kentish and Latrobe Councils POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title Economic and Tourism Development Officer Department Customer and Business Services Team Community and Economic Development Reports to Team Leader Community and Economic Development Work location Kentish and Latrobe Council areas Classification Professional Level 1 / 2 Date October 2019 This position is a shared position between Kentish and Latrobe Councils. Whilst the incumbent’s primary employer is Kentish Council, the position requires provision of services to both Councils. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE • To provide support and activities in the Kentish and Latrobe municipal communities to facilitate economic growth. KEY FUNCTIONS • Support Council and the municipality determine its economic goals. • Foster and grow the Tourism industry in the municipality as a key economic driver for Tasmania. • Work with stakeholders to identify activities that will support and enhance their economic success. ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Collect, maintain, and analyse the socio-economic data of the local government areas and the region of which they are a part. 2. Contribute to the long term planning of the region and specifically of the two Council areas. 3. Design, facilitate, organise, and undertake economic development activities, often largely tourism related and special events as identified in the Councils’ operating plans. 4. Liaise and provide assistance to the Community Development Officer, specifically marketing and promotion event management advice. 5. Support the operations of the Visitor Information Centres by providing information and advice. 5 | Page 6. Identify and determine eligibility for grant funding together with preparing grant submissions to support Council and/or current or future municipal businesses in meeting goals. 7. Prepare relevant reports and recommendations for consideration of the leadership team as it relates to areas involving economic development and tourism. 8. Undertake marketing, communications, and branding activities incorporating print, radio, web and social media platforms, promoting the local government areas. 9. Undertake educational and training activities in order to support economic development knowledge and skills among internal and external stakeholders. 10. Provide input and support to the leadership team in the development of economic development policy generally and as it applies to specific focus areas i.e. Tourism, retail, farming, light industrial etc. 11. Provide technical advice and input, including technical responses to customer and committee enquiries. 12. Engage with relevant industry bodies and community organisations regarding internal and external events, opportunities, services, funding, programming, and other relevant information. 13. Represent Council with external bodies as required, including state and local government bodies and other relevant associations, groups, and organisations. 14. Provide administrative support to Council committees and community meetings. Other 15. Continually create opportunities to improve systems, processes and outputs. 16. Develop, prioritise, coordinate and deliver initiatives as identified in Council’s plans and budgets. 17. Ensure all work practices are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with Council work health and safety policy and procedure. DIRECT REPORTS Nil ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL LIAISONS: Elected members, management and staff. EXTERNAL LIAISONS: State and Commonwealth Agencies Other Local Government bodies Current and prospective business owners Industry groups and business associations Residents and visitors 6 | Page JUDGEMENT The position provides an advocacy and support service to the municipality. The position requires the understanding and adherence to guidelines, process and policy to deliver Council requirements. The nature of the work is problem solving oriented requiring creativity and innovation. Decision making still requires analysis of data to reach decisions and/or determine progress. CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS • A degree in Economic Development or Tourism Business Management or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role OR an equivalent combination of skills, experience and training. • Demonstrated knowledge of the tourism industry as a key driver of economic development in Tasmania, including history and opportunities to innovate, grow and develop. • Experience collecting, analysing and interpreting economic determinates data and identifying areas to improve in and strategies to achieve this. • Experience in creating, organising and managing events for various social groups, including event evaluation whilst also being able to take a support and mentor role for others in developing and running events. • Experience in promotional works including use of channels of print, radio, web and social media platforms. • A recent track record of identifying funding opportunities (financial or in-kind) and working through processes including grant applications to enable funding
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