Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6 - 7: $98,804.89 - $112,867.62 per annum + superannuation
Are you looking for your next leadership opportunity? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Coordinator Sport & Recreation based in Emerald.
We are seeking a highly skilled individual who will coordinate a portfolio of sport and recreation facilities, organisations and programs that deliver a range of sport and recreation projects, policies and initiatives across the Central Highlands. As the Coordinator Sport & Recreation, you will lead, support and develop a small team of Sport & Recreation Officers who are passionate about increasing active recreation opportunities for the community in the region. Additionally, you will play a key role in the contract management of the region's seven Aquatic Centres which are valued at over $40m.
In this role, you will support the organisation by:
- Establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and providing exceptional customer service.
- Developing the Community Service policies and procedures to ensure consistent service provisions across the region.
- Providing accurate analysis and reporting on Asset and Facilities functions.
- Authoring and delivering complex reports to the Executive Leadership Team and Council.
- Supporting community organisations to prioritise facility upgrades and assist with internal planning and governance processes.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Degree qualifications and/or demonstrated experience relevant to the role responsibilities
- Queensland Working with Children Blue Card
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence
- Demonstrated project management or operational planning skills and the ability to deliver within agreed budgets and timeframes.
- Proven knowledge of the principals of asset management and maintenance within a capital and operational budget.
- Experience working with government organisations, lessees, tenants, community organisations and contractors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and direct staff as and when required.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare high quality written reports and documents.
If this sounds like you, apply now
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO's
- Corporate uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Qualification Check
- Working with Children check
- Reference and licence checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 19th May 2025 at 8am.
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