About the role

The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of actions in the Penrith Visitor Economy Strategy (VES). The Visitor Economy Partnership Officer develops and maintains relationships with tourism industry associations, event organisers, state agencies and tourism operators, and identifies opportunities to build resilience, encourage innovation and grow Penrith’s visitor economy.  

The Partnership Officer reports to the Visitor Economy Lead and analyses tourism industry data to identify opportunities for Council and its industry partners to grow the visitor economy.

Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in in Marketing, Tourism, Customer Service or related field
• Demonstrated experience researching, organising and distributing information
• Demonstrated experience in content creation for digital channels
• Demonstrated experience scheduling and monitoring online content for marketing campaigns
• Proven administrative skills, including PC skills, customer service experience and Ability to work with minimal supervision
• A knowledge and understanding of EEO and WHS principles

Desirable criteria

• Current Class C Driver’s License
• Knowledge and understanding of Local Government operations
• Knowledge of the Australian tourism industry

Commencing salary: $90,063.00. p.a, plus 11.5% Superannuation

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Stacey Rossetto, City Marketing Program Manager, on 4732 7782.

About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education 
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues 
• And much, much more!

The Economy and Marketing department consists of a dynamic team of professionals passionate about stimulating the Penrith economy through an exciting range of marketing and economic development programs.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.