Certificate III in Tourism (Operations) Traineeship

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region.  The TSRA is currently offering a 24-month traineeship in Certificate III in Tourism (Operations) at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.

 Are you interested in working in a cultural environment? This traineeship will assist you to gain the skills necessary to complete a certificate III in Tourism Operations. Tourism Operations Trainees will be given the opportunities to learn skills required to perform duties associated with the operations of guided tours, programs development, customer service and development of Indigenous tourism.

Certificate III in Tourism (Operations) Traineeship

Salary ($8,996 - $23,556 per annum)

 TSRA traineeships combine full-time work at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre and formal administration training at Thursday Island TAFE.  The trainee will be fully supervised and required to work in areas of the Gallery, Keeping Place, Gallery Shop and Administration sections of the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.

Trainee wages will be paid in accordance with the National Training Wage Award 2000 and all other employment conditions will be covered by the Torres Strait Regional Authority Collective Agreement 2006 -2009. Salary level will be dependent on age, highest level of schooling completed, and time since leaving school.

You are required to include two documents

(1) "A cover letter ";

(2) “Resume or CV” detailing full qualifications and experience including the names of at least two referees.

TSRA accommodation is not available for this position.

Closing date for applications is cob 18 July 2008.

For further information relating to this position please contact Bronwyn Jewell on Tel: 07 40 902130

To obtain a copy of the Selection Criteria for this position email recruitment@tsra.gov.au or visit the TSRA website http:// www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Employment link on our homepage. 

Applications should be marked ‘In Confidence’ and forwarded to:

Human Resources Manager

Torres Strait Regional Authority   

PO Box 261

THURSDAY ISLAND QLD  4875

Or

Via e-mail:  recruitment@tsra.gov.au 

Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  The TSRA is an equal opportunity employer, and provides a smoke free work environment.