- ITC Botany graduate Fleur describes her amazing adventures overseas, having been promoted to a managerial level at AJ Hackett.
What’s your new job title and what are the changes or new responsibilities that comes with this type of role?
I’m a Nevis site controller. My role covers pretty much everything across the whole Nevis site – compliance, HR, health and safety, maintenance, you name it.
Tell us some of the highlights since we caught up with you in 2023?
I took my first solo overseas trip to Canada. I met up with a friend who used to work at AJ Hackett, which inspired me to take on a new role working on the mountain.
I’ve done two full seasons of snowboarding and I’m absolutely loving it!
What were the key things you did in your first role that made AJ Hackett consider you for your new role?
I applied for the supervisor role when I was still just shy of 18 and didn’t get it, which was a disappointment.
I took it on the chin, kept learning from my team, and applied again a few months later, and this time, I got the role.
What are you excited about the most about the new challenge?
The chance to take on more responsibility and be involved in everything happening across the Nevis site.
One day I’m working on compliance or safety and the next I might be diving into the financial side or helping the team.
What advice do you have for people who’ve just entered into a new tourism role to help them get opportunities for advancement or promotion?
Stay curious and always look for ways to learn. Tourism jobs are fast-paced and there’s so much to pick up, so the more you know about how everything works, the better.
