Facilities & Recreation Planner

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Part-Time (3 days per week) and job share will be considered
• Salary from $100,759 + 10% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements

Do you have a relevant degree qualification and at least four years’ experience in land use planning or parks and recreation facilities? Are you passionate about providing leadership and direction to Council in its provision and delivery of community facilities? Does joining a progressive Council experiencing a significant period of growth excite you?

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km² of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

There are a number of benefits to working at Wollondilly Shire Council in addition to the positive, supportive work culture our employees possess and promote on a daily basis, including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Educational Assistance Program

We currently have vacancy in our Parks and Recreation team to help make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

As the Facilities & Recreation Planner, your day will consist of, but not be limited to:

• Develop Policies, Strategies, Master Plans, Plans of Management, Studies and/or Reports relating to Community Facilities and Open Space.
• Assist with reviewing and reporting on budgets, including preparation of the annual budgets and associated corporate reporting and grant applications.
• Prepare reports/projects for Council on matters relevant to the position. Seek and secure funds and resources to assist the provision and implementation of identified priorities.
• Investigate opportunities to increase usage of Council’s sport, recreation and community building facilities.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Appropriate Degree qualifications and four (4) years relevant work in land use planning or parks and recreation facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of Strategies, Plans, Studies, Specifications, Procurement and Council Reports relating to community facilities and open space developments/improvements.
• Experience in preparation of Master Plans and Plans of Management.
• Demonstrated experience in the seeking and securing of funds and resources to assist the provision and implementation of facilities and recreation.
• Prepare, manage and report on grant applications for community facilities and open space developments/improvements as required.
• Ability to effectively prepare, coordinate, conduct and manage community meetings to ensure successful outcomes.
• Class C Drivers Licence.

Further Information: Rebecca Cassidy, Facilities & Recreation Team Leader on 02 4677 9571.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Wednesday, 17 November 2021.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.