Personnel Area: Lifestyle and Community Services
Branch: Community Facilities – Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Salary Range: AUD $82,995 – $89,095 per annum (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)
Hourly Rate: $44.02 per hour plus 23% casual loading
Work type: Casual
Our Branch
Community Facilities branch delivers experiences that matter to our Brisbane communities. We aim to ensure that every one of our customers has the best possible experience at our events and venues which include the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
The Planetarium is a popular destination to all members of the public interested in exploring the science of the stars. The Planetarium welcomes 180 thousand visitors through the doors each year and delivers a range of programs including Skydome performances and Observatory sessions.
The team consists of dedicated astronomers and support staff who are passionate about the development and delivery of our scientific programs and ensuring that all visitors to the Planetarium have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience.
The Role
As a casual Planetarium Program Officer, you are invited to be part of the team on an ongoing casually rostered basis, to assist in the development and delivery of astronomy programs, pre-recorded shows, visual presentations and hands-on demonstrations to the visiting public and school groups. For this you will need to demonstrate;
- well-developed research and presentation skills both written and verbal
- confidence in public speaking to a broad audience with an ability to communicate sometimes complex (scientific) information in simple yet engaging ways
- excellent customer service skills that can be easily adapted to a wide range of customers.
If you genuinely enjoy interacting with people in a customer facing role, being a helpful point of call to customers and addressing their queries, then this role is for you.
Desirable attributes
Work experience in the education sector and/or skills in graphic design, digital content creation and visual arts.
Note: this role requires a Criminal History Check and valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for preferred candidates.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary
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Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Closing Date: Friday 5 April 2024 at 11:55pm
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
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