About UsKempsey is located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees. The Opportunity Council is in the process of taking ownership of the Slim Dusty Centre and are now seeking a highly motivated, high performing Operations Supervisor to manage this award winning, multi-faceted tourism and events business located in the stunning Macleay Valley.The centre hosts the famous Slim Dusty Museum along with an art gallery, retail shop, café and in house catering services, visitor information centre and is a venue for hire.Leading a small cross functional team this role is required to ensure that all aspects of the business are running cohesively, and all regulatory obligations are met with a focus on delivering high quality customer experience and meeting centre KPIs.Required skills & experienceTo be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications in business, tourism, events or hospitality, or significant experience in these fields; demonstrated experience in managing business operations in a tourism, events, or hospitality environment; developing/implementing business strategies to drive visitation and commercial outcomes; and demonstrated working knowledge of events, tourism or hospitality industry including operational logistics, food and beverage service and bar operations.You should also be a people leader with experience in coaching and developing staff; possess strong operational and financial management and reporting skills, and the ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships.Key Accountabilities includeSuccessfully operate and develop the museum, retail shop, café and catering, bar, visitor information centre, and venue hire services at the CentreManage all administrative, financial, and operational processes associated with the CentreContribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and business plans for the CentreFinancial management, including banking, managing purchasing, stock control and managing departmental budgetWhat we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Permanent Full-Time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthCareer developmentEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,563.57 to $1,759.81 (plus 10% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Ashley Gray on 0428 663 147.How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications will close once we have a suitable pool of candidates.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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