Position Status: Part Time
Salary: $29.01 - $30.91 per hour
An exciting opportunity has emerged at the Shire of Merredin for a Tourism Support Officer to join our team. This role will sit within the Strategy and Community Directorate and will support the Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre (CWVC) Team to achieve strategic outcomes relative to the department.
The Tourism Support Officer will provide quality and professional customer service to locals and visitors in the areas of visitor servicing, Transwa bookings, Merredin tourism and Eastern Wheatbelt regional tourism, and provide administrative support to the CWVC Coordinator.
This position offers excellent benefits for an enthusiastic and driven individual who in return will be offered:
- A fantastic work-life balance;
- A small, personable team environment;
- Training and development opportunities;
- Access to additional superannuation through the Shire’s co-contribution program;
- Salary sacrifice options; and
- A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, skin cancer screens and an Employee Assistance Program.
The ideal candidate will have local knowledge of Merredin and the Central Wheatbelt region, have good communication and customer service skills and the ability to work in a small team. The position will require some flexible hours including weekends during wildflower season.
Applications are to include a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and indicating your ability to meet the role requirements. A position description, which includes the selection criteria, can be obtained on the Shire’s website or requested via email: careers@merredin.wa.gov.au.
Applications are to be received by no later than 4:00pm, Monday 18 May 2026. Applications are to be marked "Private and Confidential" and emailed to careers@merredin.wa.gov.au, delivered to the Shire Administration Building during office hours or sent via post to PO Box 42, Merredin WA 6415.
If you are interested in the role and would like more information, please contact Carina Macdonald on (08) 9041 1666.
Craig Watts
Chief Executive Officer |