THE POSITION:
The Showground Division is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team. This position is job share and responsible for the provision of front reception related duties to all Showground customers and hirers. This includes phone enquiries, cash handling, bookings for sporting fields, functions, markets, events and general administrative duties relating to the role. This unique and challenging role is expected to receive and deal with enquiries, develop and implement procedures, develop visitation data, produce monthly reports, provide tours and explanation of area for hire, coordinate requirements & ensure facility/area is presentable and ready for clients booking.
This role administers the bookings of the Showgrounds venue space and physical resources to ensure optimum usage, operational efficiency and exceptional customer satisfaction.
ABOUT YOU:
- Experience with facility management & computerised bookings systems
- Skills and experience working within customer service
- Organisation, project and time management skills combined with the ability to work unsupervised, handling competing priorities to adapt to fluctuating workloads and changing priorities
- Ability to apply initiative and problem solve on issues
- Interpersonal and communication skills including oral, written and verbal skills
- Builds and maintains relationships by keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed, managing progress and responding to changes in client needs
- Experience in all MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including email and internet as well as databases
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Permanent part-time position, 14 hours per week.
- This position is a Grade 3, with a commencing hourly rate of $36.37 per hour.
- Standard Hours of Work: Between 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday. However, commencing and finishing times will vary and depend on operational needs. Initially the hours and days of work will be Thursday & Friday 9am – 5pm.
- This position is job share as such will be expected to work additional hours from time to time providing back fill for other staff during annual leave or sick periods.
FURTHER CONTACTS:
Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to the Manager - Showground, Golf Course & Leisure Centres, Mr Ross Wilson on 9725 0334. The Position Description is available on Councils website.
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s website.
CLOSING DATE:
5.00pm, Thursday 27 March 2025
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must address in a two-page document supplemented with a resume and copies of qualifications – Why you are the best Candidate for the position, what knowledge, skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of the position. The Position Description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s websitewww.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must hold a current and valid Working with Children certificate, be prepared to undergo a criminal history check and medical examination at Council's expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must also have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS
FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 GENERAL MANAGER