Casual Stadium Host

Casual Stadium Host

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Key Venues consists of 11 of Council’s premier sport and leisure facilities. We deliver first class activity and program choice, we promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure and we give every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are team work, customer focus, innovation and commitment to safety.

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is an award winning multi- purpose facility that offers high quality programs and services. It includes an indoor aquatic centre with 25 metre 10 lane lap pool, wave pool, program pool, a 4 court stadium and 16 court tennis complex as well as a health and fitness centre, crèche and function room facilities.

Position purpose

We are looking for enthusiastic and go-getting individuals who have a passion for the sport and leisure industry, and event delivery to join the Key Venues team as Casual Stadium Hosts.

The role includes:

• delivering stadium, activities, programs and competitions to attract the maximum participation level
• facilitating quality customer service through a competent, committed and confident approach to the tasks at hand
• facilitating a high quality environment for the enjoyment of customers through compliance with established standards and requirements.

If you are hardworking and are driven to exceed expectations, then this is the role for you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Current First Aid 
• Experience in a service role 
• Desire and willingness to further knowledge of industry.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service 
• Ability to work within a team environment 
• Availability to work flexible working hours.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• An hourly rate of $25.5605 (Grade 2, Level 1) per hour plus 25% casual loading as well as penalty rates apply for weekend shifts 
• Trainee rates apply for applicants under 19 years of age
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.00% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

 Position description 

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2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
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Closing Date:           Friday 22 October 2021, 11.30 pm

Contact Officer:      Nardia Macdonald on 9421 2623

INTERNAL REF:      Casual