About the Team
The Open Space Asset Management and Planning business unit is responsible for some of the City's most treasured lifestyle assets and spaces. This includes the planning, development, and asset management of parks, beaches, lakes, waterways, and sport and recreation facilities.
About Your New Role
As a Senior Officer within the Sport and Recreation Assets team, you will play a key role in managing the City's sporting assets. This will include strategic asset management planning, design, and maintenance specifications, project planning, and management and stakeholder consultation.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Include:
* Manage the planning and delivery of projects and operational maintenance of sport-specific infrastructure within open space.
* Develop design standards and maintenance specifications for sport-specific infrastructure, in consultation with relevant sporting organisations and Sport and Recreation (Service Gold Coast) team.
* Contribute to the development of concept plans and master plans for sports parks/facilities.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and negotiate robust outcomes for the City.
* Manage consultants, contractors, and internal service providers.
* Provide advice to Councillors, City personnel, and the public on complex sport projects.
* Present project updates, reporting, and consult with Council, Government agencies, community, and external stakeholders.
* Liaise with operational and maintenance staff to ensure future projects are well designed and deliver whole-of-life benefits.
* Alignment with Gold Coast Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.
We're Looking for People Who Have:
* A passion for sport and want to make a real contribution to enhance the Gold Coast way of life.
* Professional experience in infrastructure asset management and project management.
* Prior experience in managing open space sport-specific infrastructure, e.g., cricket nets, sports lights, dugouts, scoreboards.
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to provide clear advice, guidance, and influence on project outcomes.
* Confidence in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, including Councillors, Executive Management, sports clubs/organisations, and the Gold Coast community.
* The ability to handle matters of a confidential nature, incorporating a degree of judgement and initiative.
Benefits of Working with Us:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours, and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
Our Mission:
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to Apply:
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon on the job advertisement on our careers page.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
We're Committed to Creating a Diverse Workplace:
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected, and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.