Sport and Recreation Officer

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Job Description

• Permanent, Full time Opportunity
• $81,672.54 per annum plus Superannuation
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Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

To foster strong networks, communication and consultation with Hume sports clubs, the sport and recreation sector and residents, and provide support and guidance on sport and recreation matters in accordance with Council's policies and procedures

What You'll Be Doing

• To act as the first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders contacting the Sports Unit ensuring maintenance of a strong customer service focus.
• Network and communicate with residents, schools, community groups, sports clubs, leagues, state sports associations and governing bodies, sports professional organisations and government representatives including attendance at off-site meetings and/or after-hours meetings as required.
• Record, report and ensure completion of user maintenance requests at sporting reserves and facilities in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with internal departments the implementation of required works for sports season transition including the replacements/removal of goals, line marking and cricket pitch uncovering.
• Coordinate the provision, allocation, access and use by the community of Council's sporting grounds, parks and facilities including the administration of annual, seasonal, and casual user agreements and user compliance with conditions of use.
• Administrate the Book-a-Court (Club Spark) system at identified Council tennis courts.
• Prepare and administrate the allocation of fees and charges associated with the use of sporting ground and facilities including monitoring and pursuing the payment of outstanding debts.
  
  

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Knowledge and practical application of Councils goals, procedures, and policies.
• Proficiency in the application of sport and recreation principles, guidelines and trends gained through participation in industry-based training and development opportunities to local recreation issues.
• Highly developed computer skills with a practical focus on planning, analysis and project management applications and outcomes.
• Practical knowledge of contemporary community consultation processes
• Well-developed skills in managing time and setting priorities to achieve a wide range of outcomes within broad parameters and within set timelines despite conflicting pressures.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, recommendations, presentations, and other relevant correspondence.
• Ability to liaise with counterparts in other departments to discuss and resolve complex problems relevant to the role
• Ability to gain cooperation and assistance from internal staff, State Sporting Associations, and members of the public to achieve the objectives of this position.
  
  

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Sports and Recreation Administration with some experience in sport and recreation administration and/or facility management or a lesser qualification in a related field with relevant experience.
• Current driver's licence.
  
  

Why Hume City Council?

A Leader In Local Government, We're Committed To Creating An Inclusive And Collaborative Work Environment That Is Guided By Our Values

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

Additional Information

Position DescriptionSeniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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