Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer

7 days ago


Cremorne, Victoria, Australia Yarra City Council Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer

Permanent - Full Time

Band 6 - Starting from $94, 850
+ Superannuation + RDO(applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

  • Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
  • Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Benefits Package

  • Hybrid Working Policy
    For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
  • Exceptional leave entitlements
  • 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
  • Health and wellbeing
  • free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
  • Professional Development
  • leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

We're proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for someone that is currently an
experienced
Sport and Recreation professional
that is seeking a new challenge with mentorship and future career progression opportunities

The Recreation and Leisure Services Branch is responsible for the management, planning and development of recreation, leisure and sporting assets for residents, workers and visitors to the City. The Recreation unit is responsible for driving positive social and health outcomes for the community through passive and active recreation opportunities.

This position is responsible for the ongoing management of long-term hire agreements for clubs such as bowls, tennis, netball, dog obedience, table tennis, canoe, fly fishing and boxing). Notably, the Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders at hard court venues and be responsible growing the occupancy and participation rates of the eight court Regional Netball Facility at Yarra Bend. This position requires a high level of engagement with club representatives and community hirers, in addition to a strong grasp of facility management.

This opportunity will suit an experienced recreation professional who has a strong understanding of facility operations and has existing competency in the area of developing and managing occupancy agreements, with experience in dealing with commercial operators and local clubs.

Some of key responsibilities include:

  • Act as the primary point of contact within Council for liaison with sporting clubs, and hirers for Yarra's non-seasonal Recreation Facilities.
  • Develop and Manage facility hire agreements, with the support of Property Services for sport facilities and pavilions
  • Identify opportunity for growth (for local sporting groups and commercial operators) to enhance offerings for the Yarra community
  • Administer the facility hire Expression of Interest process for outdoor courts, in a manner that promotes inclusion, equity, diversity and community partnerships
  • Manage day to day venue operations at multiple sites, including bookings of facilities and ongoing maintenance enquiries
  • Collaborate with the Sport Operations and Development Officer to deliver club development resources to assist clubs in building greater capacity and meeting the changing needs of the Yarra community
  • Engage with facilities maintenance staff and contractors on a regular basis to ensure that recreation facilities are safe and fit for use

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of the drivers associated with community sport, be a team player, self-motivated, have a high attention to detail and wanting to further enhance their existing skills in the field of Recreation.

For further information, please refer to the
Position Description
or contact
Steven Jackson, Coordinator Recreation
at
or
.

Applications close on: Monday 6 October at 11:55pm

How to Apply

In your application, please include your
Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter
. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the
Key Selection Criteria
as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.



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