Sport and Recreation Officer

 

•              Full-time - 38 hours per week

•              Ongoing position

•              Supportive and flexible working environment

 

Join a dynamic team to deliver great sport, leisure and recreation activities and programs as well as key infrastructure for the community.

 

 

The Role

As the Sport and Recreation Officer with Wodonga Council you will develop and implement inclusive and quality planning, infrastructure and playground renewal projects, facility management and programs which reflect the priorities of the council’s strategies relating to participation in sport, leisure, fitness and physical activity across the community.  You will also focus on the role of physical activity in preventive health across the Wodonga community with the aim of creating improved and equitable health outcomes.

In this busy and exciting role you will participate in the development and implementation of recreation and open space policies, strategies and programs and implement processes that facilitate community activation and participation.

 

 

About you

To be successful in the role you will be a great team player who is quick to develop good relationships, is driven, hardworking, collaborative, solutions-oriented and passionate in delivering quality outcomes for our organisation.

As the successful candidate, you will also be able to demonstrate the following Key Selection Criteria.

     1.    Tertiary qualifications in recreation or a related field, along with relevant workplace experience.

2.    Experience in providing input and advice into policy and strategy formulation used to develop program plans and implement activities.

3.    Well-developed communication skills, with proven ability to effectively engage and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

4.    Experience in identifying, developing and implementing projects at a community level that align with and meet key business goals and priorities.

5.    Demonstrate a motivated and proactive nature with the ability to set priorities, manage time and work effectively to achieve outcomes within set timeframes.

 

 

 

Working with Wodonga Council

 

Wodonga is a vibrant and growing city ideally situated on the Murray River with surrounding hills, rich agricultural valleys, adjacent wineries and historic towns. Wodonga is one of the fastest-growing cities in Victoria and is undergoing major redevelopment in the city. Experience a sense of pride by joining an organisation that works directly with and for our local community.

Locals enjoy short commute times, an extensive track and trail network in which to soak up the great outdoors and a lifestyle at the centre of a diverse region offering award-winning wineries, historic townships, snow and water play and much more.

Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including employee health and wellbeing programs, flexible work arrangements and career pathways and opportunities.

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff.  We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.

Wodonga Council strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity; and, from every age and ethnic background.

 

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy the benefits of:

• flexible work arrangements;
• a healthy and safe environment;
• access to our fitness passport; and
• learning and development opportunities.

 

Applications and Enquiries
Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers; and click the Position Description to view more information about this position.

 

Application method Applicants will be required to attach a document addressing each of the key selection criteria (listed above), resume and a brief cover letter.

  

Support on how to address selection criteria can be found here; applications not addressing selection criteria will not be considered.

 

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, and provide a copy of a National Police Check,  Victorian Working with Children Check and may be required to provide Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.

  

Applications close Sunday 5:00pm, October 31, 2021.

 

Enquires: Team Leader Sport and Recreation - Ryan McNamara| 02 6022 9238 | rmcnamara@wodonga.vic.gov.au