Venue and Recreation Officer

7 days ago

Hurstville, Australia Georges River Council Full time

**We currently have an opportunity for a Venue and Recreation Officer to join our dynamic and busy Community and Culture team.**

The Venue and Recreation Officer plays a pivotal role in maximising the utilisation and community enjoyment of Council's diverse hireable Venues, Parks, Sports Fields, and Sporting and Entertainment Facilities. This position serves as a primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and the public, facilitating seamless event bookings and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

By proactively engaging with enquiries, cultivating strong relationships, and coordinating efficient operations, the Venue and Recreation Officer contributes to the successful delivery of events and bookings, and the ongoing maintenance and promotion of the Council's recreational assets.

This role also supports the effective administration and communication related to venue bookings, facility maintenance, and event programming, ultimately enhancing community access to and satisfaction with the Council's recreational offerings. The Venue and Recreation Officer collaborates closely with a variety of Council teams to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services across multiple departments and projects.

**What We Offer**
- Permanent, Full-Time, 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $68,136.17 - $78,941.39 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on skills and experience)
- Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible start and finish times
- Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources

**What We're Looking for**
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills including written, verbal and face to face channels
- Experience in providing customer-focused services to sporting organisations, community groups, schools, event organisers, and stakeholders across various venues, sports fields, and recreational locations, with a deep knowledge and understanding of their specific requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and multiple deadlines
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office software, spreadsheets, databases, and venue booking software
- Understanding and demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management
- Flexibility to work outside business hours as required

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Luke Galle, Head of Events and Operations on 02 9330 6100.

**Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 7 May May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST**

**Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.**
- Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community._
- At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation._

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