Sport & Recreation Officer (Regional Projects) - Maroochydore, Australia - Sunshine Coast Council
Description
- Category: Sport and Community Venues
Work Type:
Permanent Full-time
$92K - $96K Total Remuneration Package
$82K - $85K Base Salary
Location:
Maroochydore
Vacancy No: 3544
Permanent/ - Full-time
Applications close:
Monday, 27 March :59pm AEST
Why work with us?
There is no better place to live and work than on the Sunshine Coast, especially with an outstanding organisation like Sunshine Coast Council.
With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Sunshine Coast Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join their Sport & Community Venues branch to plan for and deliver a diverse range of quality community facilities, optimising sports community outcomes and contributing to the social cohesion, economic viability and health and wellbeing of our community.
This person ideally has experience and interest in sport and recreation projects and/or planning space, previous Local Government experience is desirable.
To be successful in the role you will be a self motivated multi-tasker, a strategic thinker focussed on solutions, and committed to delivering a high standard of service and support.
The successful appointee will:
- Provide expert project, policy and planning advice on emerging sport and recreation issues likely to impact council and the Sunshine Coast community
- Facilitate the implementation of multiple projects, plans and other corporate guiding documents relevant to sport and recreation, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
- Undertake research and analysis to identify current and emerging sport and recreation priorities, needs and opportunities and develop appropriate planning responses and strategies to guide council's decision making process
- Develop and review detailed reports, master plans, facility development plans, feasibility studies, policy papers, briefings, submissions and discussion papers on current and emerging sport and recreation issues and needs across council
- Contribute and align to the Sport and Community Venues Team Plan
This position will initially be based at Nambour with a move to Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD later in the year.
About you
You'll have demonstrated experience in the area of community sport and recreation planning and development.
Your interpersonal and communication skills will be of a high level, which will be your keys to building professional relationships and achieving strategic objectives.
In return, you'll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be our best and work as one team to deliver high standards of service excellence.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture.
As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
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Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
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Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
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Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
- A 12 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Further Information
For specific enquiries contact Wendy Guthrie during business hours on
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