• Employment philosophy
• Career opportunities
• Skyrail Job Positions
• Current vacancies
• Applications

Skyrail Employment Philosophy

Skyrail was founded on a basis of innovation, hard work, persistence and a pursuit of excellence.

Today, the Skyrail team continues to endorse these principles and ensure the Skyrail experience continues to deliver exceptional service and exceed customer expectations.

The Skyrail workplace is a progressive and challenging environment and provides staff members with rewarding and exciting career opportunities.

Skyrail’s core employment principles and philosophy’s are:

• Attract the right people for the right job
• Provide permanent, stable employment – 95%+ of Skyrail’s 100 staff members are permanent employees
• Recognise and reward superior work performance
• Provide the opportunity for career development
• Provide on-going training and continual skills development
• Encourage individuals to perform to a superior standard and promote a strong team working environment

Skyrail Career Opportunities

The Skyrail business has many different facets and team members are employed in a variety of job positions.

Skyrail employs over 100 team members all with unique personalities but a range of different backgrounds and job skills. Below we have listed some of the key individual performance criteria demonstrated by team members.

What type of people suit the Skyrail team?

• People who like a busy and demanding work environment
• People who are guest (customer) focussed
• People who are looking for career progression within the tourism industry
• People who possess a positive outlook, willing to take on challenges and strive for improvement
• People who are innovative and communicate well
• People who thrive in a team environment
• People who have a “yes I can”, “nothing is too much trouble” approach to work
• People who want be part of an multi-award winning team

Skyrail Job Positions

The Skyrail business has many different facets with a variety of job positions. Listed below is a list of Skyrail Departments and an overview of key job positions and core responsibilities.

Please Note: The core job responsibilities shown below for each position are intended as a brief description of job roles and responsibilities and are not intended as a full job description.

Admininstration And Accounts
Key Positions:	Admin Assistants Provide general administration support to the department managers and other team members General duties include computer work, filing, answering telephones, and general organisational tasks Good guest relation skills required Accounts Payable & Receivable Undertake all functions of accounts payable/receivable Liaise with department personnel and provide general administration support. Strong organisation and inter-personal skills
Other Positions:	Accountants, Personnel Officer and Manager
Environment
Key Positions:	Rangers Deliver rainforest guided interpretive tours and general presentations Complete general checks and maintenance of Skyrail facilities, grounds and gardens, and undertake walking track and tower work tasks A strong knowledge and interest in tropical rainforest ecology is essential Strong emphasis on customer service and interaction with guests.
Other Positions:	Supervisor and Manager
Housekeeping
Key Positions:	Cleaner Overall presentation of Skyrail premises and equipment. Main activities will include the cleaning of all public areas, stations, offices and staff areas. This role will also include the cleaning and polishing of Skyrail gondolas. Some guest interaction will be incorporated in this position
Other Positions:	Supervisor
Maintenance
Key Positions:	Mechanical Fitters Perform preventive maintenance and remedial tasks on the Skyrail cableway, gondolas and associated plant and machinery Undertake fault finding and diagnostic work Fitters will possess trade qualifications and follow safe work practises. Electricians Perform preventive maintenance and remedial electrical tasks on the Skyrail cableway, associated plant and machinery and general building facilities Undertake fault finding and diagnostic work Electricians will possess trade qualifications and follow safe work practises.
Other Positions:	Supervisors and Manager
Retail
Key Positions:	Sales Assistant The proactive sales of Skyrail merchandise and souvenirs, digital photographs and food & beverage items. All aspects of retail sales, use of Point-of-Sale computers, cash handling cash The position has a strong focus on guest interaction. Stock Controller Stock control of all retail products, coordinating incoming stock items, processing of stock orders and invoice reconciliation, stock distribution, product ordering and pricing The position requires good organisational and Point-of-Sale computers skills
Other Positions:	Senior Sales Assistants, Supervisors and Manager
Operations
Key Positions:	Cableway Operator (Attendant) The operation of the Skyrail cableway (comprehensive training provided) Maintenance of a safe working/operating environment and the overall responsibility for station activity and presentation Strong emphasis on customer service, meet, greet and interaction with guests
Other Positions:	Supervisors, Assistant Manager and Manager
Reservations
Key Positions:	Reservations Consultants Process Skyrail bookings and associated packages, bookings received via telephone, fax or e-mail. All bookings are processed through Skyrail’s computer reservations system, ProTour (specific training given) Ticketing of guests, verifying guest bookings, produce tickets and reconcile takings Respond to guest enquiries Strong emphasis on customer service and guest interaction Bus Coordinators Co-ordinate Skyrail’s busy coach and transfer service, ensuring coach runs are operated in an efficient and timely manner. Strong organisational skills are essential with the ability to think and work under pressure. Reservations Consultants roles are also undertaken Strong emphasis on customer service and guest interaction
Other Positions:	Supervisors and Manager
Sales & Marketing
Key Positions:	Administration Assistant Provide general administration support to the Sales and Marketing team Specific duties include database maintenance, maintain marketing collateral, general computer work, filing, reception, budget reconciliation and general organisational tasks Strong organisation and inter-personal skills Sales Executives (Local and Domestic) Undertake regular sales calls and provide support to local and domestic agents/operators Maintain a strong presence within the local and domestic tourism industry (networking) Conduct Skyrail famils and training Strong communication skills Sales Managers (International) Provide ongoing support of existing agents/operators, develop new business, and introduce new initiatives/products Maintain a high profile in the tourism industry (networking), and increase brand awareness in all markets Analyse market trends and activity Strong communication and organisation skills
Other Positions:	Director of Sales and Marketing

Current Vacancies

The following position is currently available: Gift Shop Sales Assistant - Short Term Contract or Casual Applications in writing close Monday 26th May 2008. For detailed position information please see above, or contact Skyrail Administration by phone (07) 4038 1999 or email mail@skyrail.com.au.

Applications

All employment applications should be made in writing (mail or email), including a covering letter and a current Resume (CV). The covering letter should:

• Contain the name of the position applied for
• Address any position criteria identified in the advertisement
• Identify relevant work experience/skills

All job applications should be mailed to:

The Personnel Officer
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
PO Box 888
Smithfield, Queensland, 4878