Reorganisation at Tourism part of industry's revitalisation
The customer will be king after a major reorganisation of the Department of Tourism.
A number of new posts are being created and others will be re-defined as the Minister aims to reshuffle his team in order to assist the revitalisation of the industry.
Acting Tourism director Cherrie Whitter said the project will help the department become more adaptable to the needs of vacationers.
"We will be more responsive to meet the demands of the tourism industry,'' she said, "to provide a level of support necessary to enable the Ministry to be more capable of implementing Government policy.'' One of the first changes has been the advertising of a redefined post, left vacant after the retirement of former assistant director Carol Wills in January.
Applicants are currently being sought for the position of Assistant Director-Corporate Services.
The $81,190 to $87,391 job encompasses the original appointment, but also widens the role to include policy management for both the finance and corporate sections of the department -- a major slice of the division.
Working under the Tourism director -- which is soon to be filled by a new person after the impending retirement of current director Gary Phillips -- the person will also control budgets to ensure resources are used effectively.
Mrs. Whitter added: "From the Minister's perspective, it helps to make it more fully integrated, responsive to the needs of the industry...and to help revitalise the industry.
"The structure is changing, functions are becoming more aligned to make it more customer driven than before.'' At least three new posts are to be created and almost all other positions will be re-defined as the transitions have a trickle down effect on the department.
The changes are the first major re-organisation since Mr. Allen became Minister last November. And they come at a time when a Government-wide Civil Service review has just been completed.