Active lifestyles Officer

Active lifestyles Officer

• Competitive Salary + 9.5 % Super
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Based at our Campsie Office

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic, motivated and results-driven individual to join our Customer Experience and Recreation Unit as the Active Lifestyles Officer within the Recreation Team.

You will be responsible for managing the Active Canterbury-Bankstown Program and develop and implement an annual program of initiatives, events and activities to support this Council strategy.  You will contribute to establishing Canterbury-Bankstown as a place with a diverse range of leisure and recreation opportunities to enhance quality of life for residents, workers and visitors.

This opportunity will be offered on a Temporary Full-Time basis. The salary range for this position commences at $ 72,782 (Grade F, Step 1) + 10% super.

Accountabilities

• Manage the Active Canterbury-Bankstown program by developing, planning and conducting a range of community recreation initiatives, events and programs in the Canterbury-              Bankstown LGA that support the Active Canterbury-Bankstown Strategy. 
• Develop, manage and continuously review an effective school engagement program to target students and deliver activities leading to longer-term engagement in physical activity.
• Focus on investigating sponsorship packages for Active Canterbury-Bankstown and seek and obtain appropriate sponsors.
• Work collaboratively to develop monthly newsletters for members of the Active CanterburyBankstown club and further develop marketing, including the use of social media, to                promote recreational events and opportunities.
• Develop content for periodical Council publications to disseminate information and increase community awareness of recreation programs and services available to the community.

*Full list of accountabilities can be found on the PD attached 

What's in it for you?

• Temporary Full Time position. Up to March 2022
• Central location (close to public transport). We care about your safety - start with work from home until we can return to the office.
• Flexible work practices.
• Full training provided.
• Access to health and wellbeing programs.
• Access to further training and development.
• Work for an award-winning organisation that will truly value your input.

Essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field(s) or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in event management and well-developed project management skills
• Well-developed skills in marketing and promotion of services and programs.
• Experience with a web content management system and social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage community expectations and relationships. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Government, sporting, recreation, and community organisations
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address.

When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the below Position Description in your covering letter.

Canterbury Bankstown Council prides itself on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all team members and other workers. Our COVIDsafe Workplace Policy requires all team members to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Canterbury Bankstown Council.

Applications close at 11.59pm, 5 December 2021.

For more information, please contact Ryan Borg (Team Leader Sports & Recreation) 9707 9624.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.