Senior Recreation Facilities Officer

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• Altona location, close to public transport
• Join our Active Communities & Assets team
• Permanent full time role
• Salary: Band 7 - $102,953.72 to $114,927.39 + super + monthy RDO
  
  
  • Altona location, close to public transport
  • Join our Active Communities & Assets team
  • Permanent full time role
  • Salary: Band 7 - $102,953.72 to $114,927.39 + super + monthy RDO
    
    
  The opportunity
  
  We're seeking a Senior Recreation Facilities Officer to join the Active Communities and Assets team. This role will be responsible for managing the occupancy, operations, capital works, and maintenance of Council's major recreation and aquatic facilities, including Bayfit Leisure Centre, Altona Sports Centre, and the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre.
  
  What You'll Do
  • Provide a high level of service and support, including regular and clear communication with Council's recreation and aquatic centre operators
  • Act as the 'client' for capital works projects related to indoor sports centres, aquatic facilities, and other recreation projects as needed
  • Manage occupancy and service agreements for externally managed sport and recreation facilities, including indoor sports centres, aquatic facilities, and lifesaving clubs
  • Coordinate the administration of requests from user groups proposing facility improvement works to Council's major sport and recreation facilities
  • Represent, or delegate representation, at relevant committees, meetings, and workshop
    
    
  What You'll Need To Succeed
  • Tertiary qualification in recreation, management, or a related discipline
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent collaboration and engagement abilities, with a proven track record of delivering positive and effective outcomes
  • Strong report writing and briefing skills, along with high-level communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage, plan, and organise workload to meet project objectives within approved timeframes and budgets
  • Self-motivated with initiative, negotiation skills, and a proactive approach
    
    
  Why join us?
  
  This is a great opportunity to join a team that plays a key role in shaping the future of Hobsons Bay's recreation and aquatic facilities. You'll work across a diverse and exciting portfolio in a liaison role, with significant opportunities to collaborate across multiple Council departments. The Sport and Recreation team is experienced and supportive, and will help you grow your skills and advance your career.
  
  How To Apply
  
  follow the links to send us:
  • your cover letter; and,
  • a current CV outlining your achievements and alignment to the position
    
    
  The position description can be accessed below.
  
  To find out more about the role, please contact Lauren Dick, Acting Coordinator Sport & Recreation on ldick@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or on 03 9932 1297, alternatively, Ben Gross, Acting Manager Active Communities & Assets on bgross@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or on 03 9932 1301.
  
  Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on 31 August 2025
  
  Make an Impact that Matters
  
  Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
  
  If you're ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
  
  We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
  
  What Can We Offer
  
  Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.
  
  We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us
  
  We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
  
  Attachments
  • Position Description - Senior Recreation Facilities Officer - JUL25.pdf
  • Position Description - Senior Recreation Facilities Officer - JUL25.pdf
  Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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