Sport & Recreation Planning Officer

1 week ago


Davoren Park, Australia City of Playford Full time

**Full Time / Ongoing**
**Classification: GO6 ($101,963.16 + Superannuation)**

**Are you passionate about shaping a growing and vibrant community through the development of sport and recreation infrastructure? Become a key part of our team, driving the strategic planning for infrastructure projects that foster thriving community sports. Use your skills in research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to shape future facilities and guide their integration into broader urban planning.**

**About the Role...**

The Sport & Recreation Planning Officer will assist the Sport and Recreation Planner with scoping and development of infrastructure plans in relation to sport and recreation projects across the City of Playford. This role will provide project management support and lead infrastructure projects whilst proactively partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure community and corporate needs are met.

**What you’ll be doing...**
- Lead and contribute to the development of infrastructure concept plans in collaboration with a range of stakeholders
- Provide project management for sport and recreation infrastructure projects in accordance with Council’s Project Management Framework
- Undertake research in community and industry trends with regards to use and provisions for sport and recreation facilities
- Provide support in maintaining strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
- Develop clear and effective reports and presentations for Executive, Council and Committee’s.

**About You...**
You will have practical experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of Sport & Recreation infrastructure projects and hold a qualification in Sports & Recreation Management or equivalent. You will also have highly developed research and report writing skills with the ability to confidently craft, present and represent Council at meetings and other community groups.

Experience in Local Government and knowledge of the role Local Government plays in supporting sport and recreation outcomes is desirable.

In addition, you will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

- Strong customer service and the ability to provide advice to enquiries concerning sport and recreation.
- Excellent team player with ability to collaborate across the organisation.
- Hold a valid Class C Driving Licence.

**What’s in it for you**

It's important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but it's just as important that Playford is the right place for you. Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:
A real opportunity to make a difference in our community
Full time, ongoing position
Fantastic learning and development opportunities
Attractive salary package and leave entitlements

**How to apply**

**More information**

If you hold an interest in the position and would like further information, please contact **Sam Grieve**, Senior Manager - City & Corporate Plans on** 08 8256 0582**.

**Applications close at 12:00pm on Monday 16 December 2024**

Incumbents in this position may be required to possess or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance.



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