Recreation Facilities and Services Projects Officer
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The Opportunity
As the Recreation Facilities and Services Projects Officer, you’ll play a vital role in building the capacity of local Committees of Management, driving projects, developing policies, and identifying funding opportunities that boost participation in sport and recreation. You’ll work with community groups, consultants, and internal teams, balancing community needs with Council strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects that build the capacity of Committees of Management.
- Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for recreation facilities and services.
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of key recreation projects.
- Build positive relationships with community groups, lessees, and stakeholders.
- Undertake research and prepare reports to support effective decision making.
Based in Bairnsdale, with regular travel across the region, this is a full-time, ongoing position.
What we’re looking for (Key Selection Criteria)
- Tertiary qualification or experience in recreation planning or a related field
- Strong project management and community engagement skills
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and Committees of Management
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
Why you’ll love EGSC
- Work-Life Balance: 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
- Banded salaries with built in yearly increases
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December
- 17 weeks paid parental leave
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development support to keep your skills up to date
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support
- Staff consultative committee for staff input on big decisions
Additional Details
Base pay range: A$90,586.00/yr - A$97,803.00/yr
Location: Bairnsdale, with regional travel. This is a full-time, ongoing position.
Applications close at 11.59pm on 16 September 2025.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Project Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries
- Government Administration
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