Money for jam - clowncil way!

What would you think is a reasonable salary for someone with the following qualifications -

1. 4 years secondary education and
2.· Substantial work experience in the Service Industry, preferably in a variety of services (Hospitality, retailing etc)

This person's duties would include the following -

· Liaise with the public, event organisers, users and Council staff on an as needed basis, in order to ensure that equipment and facilities are properly used and maintained
· Ensure a highly visible presence at all times when on duty so that an environment of secure confidence exists for visitors and staff of the facility
· Liaise with the Facility Hire Officer and Facilities Services Team Leader to ensure the satisfaction of the facility user
· Ensure audiovisual equipment is maintained and operational at all times
· Organise the facility layout and equipment in compliance with the agreed needs of the organisation and the facility users
· Ensure that a customer focus is maintained at all times by ensuring that the client’s needs are met, coupled with the provision of a high quality service
· Provide the services of Fire Warden in accordance with the organisation’s Fire and Evacuation policy and procedures manual. This service is to be provided whenever the facility is in use by staff and or the public
· Provide an ambassadorial role by acting in a professional manner for the City of Glen Eira when attending events and functions within the facilities
· Maintain and respond to the needs of customers as recorded on the Customer Tracking System using this program as a regular source of reference
· Adopt a sound and helpful telephone manner to customer enquiries and respond as required in a timely manner
· Distribute consumables on as required basis throughout the Town Hall facility
· Identify security/ maintenance and cleaning issues that need attention and follow them up with the relevant department/ personnel as required

In other words a general 'dog's body' to move chairs and equipment around, speak nicely to people who book barbecues, and show up at some events!!!

Well folks, our 'low cost council' figures that this job which is a 38 hour per week thing, plus generous super, and with a seven day roster, is worth $41,000 per year!! As I said - 'money for jam'. Couple this with dog catchers who earn $57,000 per annum, and don't even have to be 'qualified' when employed, then we can really see where our hard earned money is going!

Think I might apply for some of these cushy jobs - but then again, I'm over-qualified!!!