Team Leader Tourism

Meander Valley Council are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual for the position of Team Leader Tourism.

At Meander Valley Council, we’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice. We offer:

• Generous superannuation—15.5% total (including 3.5% super above the standard rate) or choose to take an equivalent package with additional salary instead.
• A 19 day month, allowing for a Rostered Day Off (RDO) for full-time employees.
• Extra leave benefits including 12 days personal leave per year and 17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
• Health & wellbeing perks including employee gym, access to an Employee Assistance Program and regular health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, connected team culture where your contributions are valued

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, a key gateway to the Meander Valley, and play a central role in how visitors experience, explore and connect with our region. As Team Leader Tourism, you will provide strong operational and people leadership across the Centre, guiding a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers to deliver welcoming, high quality visitor services that support the local tourism economy.

Working closely with the Manager Community Wellbeing and regional tourism partners, you will shape the ongoing development of the Visitor Centre as a vibrant, relevant and financially sustainable operation. This role combines hands‑on management with strategic thinking, offering the chance to influence service delivery, strengthen industry relationships, enhance visitor engagement and showcase the unique stories, businesses and experiences of the Meander Valley.

This position is a permanent Full-Time role based in Deloraine, Tasmania. The total salary package will be negotiated subject to the successful candidate's experience and qualifications within the range of $106,655 - $113,931 (inclusive of superannuation). 

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a confident and collaborative leader with a passion for customer experience, tourism and community connection. You will bring well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to lead, motivate and support a diverse workforce of staff and volunteers, while also building strong relationships with industry stakeholders and partners.

You’re organised, adaptable and solutions-focused, with experience managing operations, budgets and competing priorities in a fast-paced service environment. Comfortable balancing day-to-day delivery with longer-term planning, you embrace change, use data and insight to inform decisions, and are open to new technologies and ways of working that enhance visitor services and organisational outcomes.

How to Apply

Please view the Job Specification and Position Description and the Application Form by clicking the buttons below.

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• an application form
• a current resume
• a cover letter
• a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum of three pages) from the Job Specification provided above.

Applications are to be submitted by email to:  recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au     

Applications close 9am Tuesday 9 June 2026 however Council are keen to fill this position as soon as possible and applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement when the position is filled.       

More information:

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Vicki Pryer, Team Leader Tourism, on (03) 6362 5281 or email vicki.pryer@greatwesterntiers.net.au. 

Senior Project Manager

Meander Valley Council are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Infrastructure Services team.

At Meander Valley Council, we’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice. We offer:

• Generous superannuation—15.5% total (including 3.5% super above the standard rate) or choose to take an equivalent package with additional salary instead.
• A 19 day month, allowing for a Rostered Day Off (RDO) for full-time employees.
• Extra leave benefits including 12 days personal leave per year and 17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
• Health & wellbeing perks including onsite employee gym, access to an Employee Assistance Program and regular health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, connected team culture where your contributions are valued

About the Role

This role is responsible for the planning and delivery of Council’s strategic infrastructure and capital works projects. You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to achieve quality, cost and time outcomes.

The role is offered for a contract term of five years on a full-time basis and is based at our Westbury office, a short 25-minute drive from Launceston.

The total salary package will be negotiated subject to the successful candidate's experience and qualifications within the range of $121,623 - $145,479 (inclusive of superannuation).

About You

This position suits a civil engineering or infrastructure professional who enjoys managing complex projects, working collaboratively within a high-performing team and contributing to strong project governance and delivery practices.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and capable of driving projects from conception to completion. You will have a relevant qualification with demonstrated experience relevant to the position.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong infrastructure project delivery experience

• A civil engineering or related technical background

• Proven contract management and procurement experience

• Confidence working with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders

• The ability to manage competing priorities and provide leadership when required

How to Apply

Please view the Job Specification and Position Description and the Application Form by clicking the buttons below.

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• an application form
• a current resume
• a cover letter
• a statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum of three pages) from the Job Specification provided above.

Applications are to be submitted by email to:  recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au     

Council are keen to fill this position as soon as possible and applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement when the position is filled.       

More information:

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Linda Butler, Team Leader Project Delivery on (03) 6393 5365 or email linda.butler@mvc.tas.gov.au