Activities & Programs Officer - Markets (Temporary Position until 3 June 2022)

Reference Number: 13561
Salary Range: $66,550.35 - $71,531.64 pro-rata per annum
Location: 119 - 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Applications Close: Sunday, 23 May 2021  

Looking for an awesome opportunity to work with the local community and enhance the lifestyle of Cairns. Then don't miss out on this! Develop your career with Cairns Regional Council, an innovative employer that listens, respects and values your contribution.  We’re proud of our community and the key role you can play in making the Cairns region a great place to live, work and learn.  Our commitment to high quality services means that we need talented, committed people – we need you!

We are now seeking a confident and experienced forward thinking go-getter with outstanding customer service, negotiation and communication skills to coordinate our Council run markets and Community Development activities programs & events.

Key duties & responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to): 

• Coordinate and run successful, high-quality local art and craft markets with broad based community awareness, as per Council guidelines.
• To develop accept and assess all applications for Council managed market stalls, which may include site visits to stallholder premises for inspections.
• Research for specific markets related improvements and build and expand markets.
• To develop stallholder terms and conditions relative to individual Council managed markets, and to make recommendations as to Policy direction around Council managed markets.
• To supervise the on-site operation of the Council run markets, this includes detecting goods and stallholders in conflict with Council’s Market Policy and guidelines.
• To issue receipts for stall fees collected and reconcile all monies.
• To liaise with stallholders and manage stallholder issues as required.
• Establish and maintain network and contacts base with key stakeholders to promote greater participation. 
• Attendance at after- hours meetings and activities will be required including attendance at community markets to meet Council’s requirements.

To be successful in this role you will require: 

• C Class Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated qualifications in a range of computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Experience in managing grants, programs and activities (including small scale events).
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills including effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and be a self‑starter.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position and/or retail trade business activity. 

In return we offer the following benefits: 

• 19-day month
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave (Pro-rata)
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa