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Sport & Recreation Officer
- Work Type: Permanent Full Time
- Location: Emerald or negotiable within region
- Department: Communities
About the Role
The Sport and Recreation Officer will be responsible for developing and promoting sport, within the Central Highlands region. The Sport and Recreation Officer will ensure effective use of council facilities and in conjunction with key stakeholders, implement, manage and support sporting and active organisations under Council’s Tenure Framework. This position will be the key contact for Sport and Recreation clubs and user groups in area. The Sports and Recreation Officer will liaise with other council departments to assist in a stream lined communication process with user groups and council.
The position will foster strong networks with sporting and recreation to assist with governance and club and facility development. This position will also provide support to Sport and Recreation related programs, events and projects for Central Highlands Regional Council.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Service Delivery. Develop and deliver programmes, event and project to meet community needs. Provide assistance in the development and implementation of Council’s Game Plan strategy and tenure framework, community grants, policies and guidelines. Management of facility maintenance and assist in the forward planning of works, improvements, renewals or repairs for all Sport and Recreation Facilities.
- Customer Service. Communicate and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders, especially when relating to Council’s sports and recreational clubs and groups.
- Administration and Support. Assist in developing and maintaining a sport and recreation club and organisations data-base. Develop and provide a high level of project planning and management for sporting and recreation programs, events and projects as well as club governance, education and development. Development of funding submissions, report writing and correspondence.
- Community Engagement. Working collaboratively across the region with sport and recreational groups and associations. Identification of potential opportunities for innovation and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Council’s operations.
- Advocacy. Advocate on behalf of the community to other levels of Government, organisations and institutions about the needs of the community, funding requirements and other social impacts using an evidence-based approach
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position you must respond to each dot point below (1-2 page document). Please ensure each selection criteria is clearly labelled.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, report writing and presentation skills.
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, work independently and within a team environment.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to form strong relationships with key business partners, including the ability to engage and partner with community groups and clubs.
- Availability to work outside normal hours and travel (within the region) as required.
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
- Queensland Working with Children Blue Card.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a temporary or casual position, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to work in Australia.
- Medical Assessment including Drug & Alcohol testing.
- Queensland Working with Children check
- Reference checks.
Council will arrange these checks for the preferred candidate following interview.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents:
1. A cover letter outlining your skills, experience and qualifications.
2. A separate document with a short statement addressing each selection criteria.
3. Your resume, including a minimum of 2 referees.
For further information
Please review the POSITION DESCRIPTION or contact Emma Walshe, Coordinator Sport & Recreation on 1300 242 686 within business hours.
Benefits
There are some great benefits working for Council, including:
- A generous superannuation scheme – 12% for employees contributing 6%, total 18% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Corporate uniform allocation and PPE provided
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Rostered days off
Applications close: 12 Noon, Monday 6 January 2020
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