A better way to live.
A stone's throw from Sydney and Canberra, Wingecarribee Shire boasts the best of urban bustle and rural quiet. It offers that true sense of community, natural beauty, and enviable lifestyle only semirural living can offer. At Council we strive to make it an even better place to live. That's our vision. This is your chance to add to it.
Asset Strategy Officer - Sport and Recreation
Permanent Full Time
35 hour week
19 day 4 week cycle
About the Role
The role’s primary purpose is to develop strategic plans and policies to align Council’s recreation and community facilities with the needs of the community. This includes the preparation of Plans of Management for community land pursuant to legislative requirements. The position will also implement the goals of the strategic plans by researching, investigating and developing the long term capital works program for the Shire’s sportsgrounds and recreational facilities.
The successful candidate with be responsible to spearhead the development of strategic documents to influence the direction for sports and recreation in the local area. This is an essential role within a dynamic team. We are seeking a candidate who thrives on collaboration, brings excellent communication skills and good community engagement experience.
This is a golden opportunity for anyone with a background as a Strategic Planner, Recreational Planner, Recreational Strategy Officer, landscape architect or related experience.
Our shire is a beautiful and active place to live in and we have many enthusiastic sports clubs who work together with Council to achieve positive outcomes for the community.
The salary for this position is $81,065.92 to $94,036.28 per annum plus superannuation and is dependent on skills, experience and qualifications. Leaseback vehicle included.
About You
You will be approachable and be able to provide appropriate advice on various subject matters of their expertise and management influence. You will be able to communicate effectively and persuasively to seek agreement and discuss issues to resolve problems with individuals at all levels. The successful applicant will be customer service oriented, keeping the customer as the focal point of all activities and actively striving to accommodate customer’s needs and concerns. You will models and promote Council’s Values and Vision, strategic direction and uses the Business Excellence framework to continuously improve.
You will demonstrate a proactive approach to workplace health and safety requirements as relevant to the work of the team and demonstrate drive and commitment to delivering high quality services to required standards.
About Us
Located in the Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council is within comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra. With four distinct and stunning seasons combined with glorious countryside rich in biodiversity and appeal, it's an enviable lifestyle location. For further information on the Southern Highland attractions please Click Here
How to Apply
Click on 'Apply' button to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and address the selection criteria as stated within the position description that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.
Intending applicants are advised to read Council's Recruitment Information Package before submitting their online application.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Rachael Forte, Assets Coordinator - Parks and buildings on (02) 4868 0893.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.
Closing Date
Friday 17 April 2020.
Click here to download the Position Description.
