2025 001 Bookings Officer

Applications closing on 22 January 2025, 12:00 PM

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Bookings Officer

Hindmarsh Holiday Parks

Part Time (9am-3pm Monday to Friday)

Salary commencing at $34.61 per hour (plus superannuation)

About Hindmarsh Shire Council 

Hindmarsh Shire is nestled amongst National Parks, lakes and rivers.  Our proud agricultural sector is the backbone of our economy, with small business and other entrepreneurial industries on the rise.  Hindmarsh Shire Council services an area of over 7527km2 and has hybrid Customer Services centres and Libraries in Dimboola, Jeparit and Rainbow and standalone services in Nhill. 

Hindmarsh Shire Council manages the Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park, Nhill Holiday Park, Jeparit Holiday Park, Rainbow Holiday Park and Four Mile Beach Campground. This newly created role will be responsible for overseeing bookings for all facilities, supporting the Team Leader Holiday Parks and the other holiday parks teams with rostering, general administration and the Hindmarsh Holiday Parks social media accounts. 

We are seeking someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in person and on the phone.  This position will utilise different computer programs, including the Microsoft suite and specialised bookings programs, so competence in the use of technology will be essential. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application! 

To apply, please submit the online application form addressing the key selection criteria, along with your resume and cover letter.  

You will be able to tell us how your skills and experience relate to the following key selection criteria:

• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer experience (preferably in an accommodation or hospitality context). 

• Competence using IT systems, including booking systems and the Microsoft suite.

• Excellent team-work skills, with experience working in a professional team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check.

Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.

Applications close Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 12:00noon, however, we reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable applicant is appointed prior.  For enquiries on this position, please contact Mark Fletcher, Manager Economic Development and Tourism on 03 5391 4444. 

Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.  

Why work with Hindmarsh Shire Council?

Our wellbeing benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flu Vaccinations, Health and Skin Checks

Our flexible work benefits may include:

• Working from home or hybrid working arrangements

• Rostered Day Off

Our leave benefits include:

• Annual Leave

• Sick and Carer’s Leave

• Long Service Leave after 7 years

• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

• Paid Parental Leave

• Domestic and Family Violence Leave 

Our development benefits include:

• Training Courses and Professional Development opportunities

• Education Assistance.