Sport and Recreation Participation Officer

•      BAND 6, salary range $86,199 - $93,960 + 9.5% Superannuation
•      Full time - Maternity Leave backfill, offered initially for eight months.
•      Located at St Kilda Town Hall (or during COVID-19 Pandemic, with ELT/DHHS direction, this role is able to work from home and is predominantly based online).

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

About the Role

An enthusiastic individual with a team focus that has recreation and wellbeing leadership experience combined with excellent customer service and communication skills is required to work in this position.  Vital to success in the role will be your ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, manage user group agreements and implement sport and recreation programs.

Duties:

• Develop and implement participation programs for the community
• Support and oversee fitness and recreation providers
• Increase recreation activities and opportunities
• Innovate to get more people active
• Oversee and activate recreation infrastructure and open spaces

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with sport, recreation and fitness groups
• Demonstrated skills and experience overseeing user agreements
• Tertiary qualification (or substantial experience) suitable for the position

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting David Nankervis, Coordinator Sport and Recreation on 9209 6806 or david.nankervis@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close midnight Monday 7 December 2020

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact HR Business Partner email: helppc@portphillip.vic.gov.au

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.