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addressAddressGeelong, VIC
type Form of workFull-time | Permanent
CategorySport, Fitness & Leisure

Job description

Job no: 497836
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 8 (112,779 - $125,403 pa)
Categories: Management, Leisure & Recreation

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
At City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung country such a great place to live, work and study.

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.

Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it’s important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.

We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.

If you’re excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit apply – we’d love to meet you!

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

About the role
In this leadership position, you will be responsible for the establishment, management and leadership of Geelong’s newest and one of the region’s largest indoor leisure centres. With the centre due to open early 2024 , you will be involved in all aspects of the centre set up and the ongong management post opening.

Key responsibilities include:
Pre-open planning and establishment of key performance areas including
Workforce planning (including recruitment)
Financial and business planning (including setting of KPI’s)
Standard operating procedures
Facility activation and membership sales campaign
Establishment of a suite of programs that meet the distinct needs of this community and exceeds expectations.
Support the department strategic planning, and lead Centre business planning.
Coach, inspire and lead a high performing team to drive culture and employee engagement, and enhance capability and skills.
Development of Centre budget and accountability for business performance.
Drive sales and marketing initiatives to grow membership, participation and occupancy of the comminuty hall.

Northern Aquatic and Community Hub Features

1000 square metres of multi-purpose community Hall
A 25-metre pool, warm water pool, Learn to Swim pool, water play area and waterslide
Spa, sauna, and steam room
A centrally located café
A gymnasium, group exercise studios, program rooms and occasional care facilities

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced leader within the Leisure industry, with experience leading large teams and driving positive culture within the workplace. You will be highly organised, enjoy problem solving, engaging with a diverse range of people, have professional approach to your work and a continuous improvement mindset.

Essential Experience:
Demonstrated facility management experience leading a dynamic and complex business operation, preferably in the management of public community leisure and recreation facilities.
Broad knowledge of sports and leisure concepts and trends including a sound knowledge of the latest technology and programs.
Ability to develop and support leaders to deliver on KPIs through engagement, performance planning and individual development plans.
Experience in planning and execution of operational, financial and people plans to deliver successful outcomes.
Ability to plan, interpret and implement business, marketing, promotional and maintenance plans for the Centre.
Demonstrated experience in implementation and monitoring of OH&S system, including policies, procedures, work systems, certification, training and advice.
Tertiary qualification in recreation or sports management or related discipline with several years related experience, or less formal qualifications and extensive related experience

The health and safety of our people is our highest priority. It is our current policy to ask for your COVID-19 vaccination status. You have the right not to disclose your vaccination status, and successful candidates who are not vaccinated or do not want to disclose will go through a simple risk assessment process.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

A career with us
With flexible working options, our people have choice in how and where they work. Our employees connect with us from across the Greater Geelong region and beyond.

Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning ‘speak and talk together’ in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

We offer:
flexible work arrangements including RDO options in specified work areas
salary sacrificing and novated lease options
cultural and ceremonial leave
study leave
paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
training and career development opportunities
a healthy and safe environment
our employee wellbeing program
corporate membership rates for health insurance
corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities

Applications and Enquiries

Enquires: Danny Hickin – Coordinator Leisure Facilities | 0410 537595 | Daniel.Hickin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Advertised: 29 Mar 2023 10:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Apr 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Benefits

Health insurance, Parental leave
Refer code: 721787. City of Greater Geelong - The previous day - 2023-03-31 08:02

City of Greater Geelong

Geelong, VIC
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