Recreation Planner

Reference: 6033353

**Permanent Full Time**

**Band 6A ($89,846.65) plus 10.5% Super plus monthly Accrued Day Off**

**Footscray, Melbourne.**

**About Us**

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

**The Opportunity**

The new Recreation and Open Space Department is responsible for the provision and management of a broad range of sport and recreation facilities and over 150 open spaces in Maribyrnong.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified Recreation Planner who will focus on sport and recreation to support the work of the Department's Planning team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Recreation and Open Space Planning, this role is integral to supporting and coordinating the development of sport and recreation strategies, policies and plans that will provide the capacity for increased levels of physical activity and higher quality sport and recreation facilities across the municipality.

**Key Responsibilities**

The Recreation Planner will be responsible for:

- Coordinating and implementing sport and recreation projects through the planning, feasibility, and master plan phases
- Gathering data to identify industry trends and emerging issues that will inform future sport and recreation priorities.
- Undertaking and contributing to research and analysis of the community's expectations, needs and demands relating to the provision of sport and recreation facilities.
- Collaborating with other Council departments in the planning of projects and the facilitation of public consultation and community engagement regarding sport and recreation proposals.

**About You**

To be considered for this role you will have:

- demonstrated experience in the provision of sport and recreation services and facilities,
- the ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, develop creative solutions and achieve outcomes,
- the ability to develop effective working relationships to gain cooperation and assistance within an organisation and
- experience in community consultation and stakeholder management.

**Why Choose Maribyrnong?**
- Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
- Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
- Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
- Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
- Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

**How to Apply**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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