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FAQs
How do I go about getting a job with the SATC? We are a relatively small Government agency and opportunities to recruit are very limited, occurring only when staff resign or transfer or when a new initiative or event commences. Some jobs are advertised only internally but when we do advertise externally it is usually in The Advertiser on a Saturday. In addition these vacancies are listed on this Website under Current Vacancies and you are welcome to send your application to GPO Box 1972, Adelaide SA 5001. Your application should address the requirements listed in the Position Description. If your application is successful you will be contacted for an interview and may be required to undergo several assessments and exercises as part of the selection process. If you are unsuccessful in being granted an interview for a specific job then we will retain your details on file for 12 months. We will contact you should a vacancy arise for which we think your skills and experience are relevant. Is the work at the SATC full-time, part-time or casual? It depends on the job but the SATC engages people on a full-time, part-time, ongoing, temporary or casual basis. What attributes and experience do you look for in SATC employees? We look for people who match the specific requirements outlined in a Job and Person Specification. Generally we look for "can do" professionals who are committed to and passionate about tourism, preferably with tourism experience and qualifications and who are innovative, hard working, helpful and flexible self- starters. A positive attitude and a team spirit are essential qualities. What qualifications and institutions does the SATC recommend? We support and encourage individuals who undertake any form of study. All the major institutions offer excellent courses that would assist in securing a career in the tourism industry. For example the Flinders University offers the Bachelor of Cultural Tourism, the Adelaide TAFE Centre for Tourism Studies offers the Advanced Diploma of Tourism and the Bachelor of Business Tourism and the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia offer excellent marketing and management courses. If you are interested in undertaking tourism related study you may wish to seek advice from Tourism Training SA on 8362 4088. What computer skills do I need to be proficient in at the SATC? You need to be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of the Web is essential. Does the SATC offer any traineeships? The South Australian Tourism Commission does offer clerical and tourism traineeships however all enquiries and applications must be forwarded through the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, Government Youth Traineeship Program FREECALL 1800 683 534. How do I go about volunteering for Australian Major Events? Volunteering is supported by Australian Major Events and is a great way to improve event management skills and get exposure to the industry. Please refer to the Events Division of the Corporate Website and contact the relevant staff direct. You will be sent a Volunteer Registration Form to complete and return. We try to be as accommodating as possible but some events only require very small numbers of volunteers. How can I become involved in the SATC work experience program? Work experience opportunities are limited and placements of 1 week at a time are booked up to 6 months in advance only for people undertaking tourism or other relevant studies. We aim to be as accommodating as possible and priority is usually given to high school and post secondary students studying tourism. If you wish to register an interest in work experience please speak with Matthew Styling on 8463 4513 or email: matthew.stylings@tourism.sa.com Why would I want to work for the SATC? Apart from the fabulous people and the rewarding and challenging work, the SATC has a range of attractive programs, facilities and activities on offer to all staff including:
How many people does the SATC employ and what do they do? The SATC employs approximately 180 full time equivalent staff. The majority of our people work in Adelaide and we have a very small number of staff located in Regional Centre's and Sydney. In addition we contract marketing representatives in several international locations. Much of our work concerns the marketing of South Australia as a tourism destination. Therefore we employ a large number of marketing professionals including Public Relations Officers, Advertising Managers, Regional Marketing Coordinators, Packaging Coordinators, Travel Consultants, Event Managers, Operations Assistants and Graphic Designers to name a few. We also have a strong tourism development function and so we employ professionals with research, planning, policy and business backgrounds. We have a small support staff of IT, Finance, Administration and Human Resource practitioners. |