Address About the role
Council’s Community Facilities and Recreation department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to play a key operational and customer service role that supports the management and activation of community and Recreation facilities.
This role will be responsible for ensuring that Council’s facilities are safe, well-presented, and equipped for use by multiple hirers.
The role will provide an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently but understands the value of teamwork.
How to Apply!
Applicants are required to submit detailed responses to the essential and desirable criteria (listed below) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not address the essential criteria at a minimum will not be considered.
Essential
Proven ability to plan and manage a diverse work program.
A strong customer service focus and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Demonstrated time management and organisational skills.
Ability to undertake administrative tasks including use of relevant software applications
Exceptional attention to detail.Current Class C
Driveer's licence.
Desirable
An understanding of facilities/venue operations.
Demonstrated experience in undertaking and facilitating minor maintenance and repair tasks.
A demonstrated understanding of risk management and Work Health and Safety compliance.
About Us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
Free access to all Ripples venues
And much, much more!
We take great pride in the fact that there are over 2 million annual visitations to the City’s sports grounds, neighbourhood centres, and cemeteries, as well as many more to our parks and reserves.
Community, Facilities, and Recreation provide venues where people can participate in sports and Recreation activities, get together with family and friends to celebrate, meet to learn and share experiences, and gather to remember and reflect. Our team is responsible for the provision, development, management and promotion of sustainable recreation facilities, services, and programs that provide a range of recreation, leisure, and sports opportunities for our communities and partners. In a City that is growing fast, 3 million annual visitations are just around the corner.
Salary: $57,276.00 - $66,300.00 p.a, plus 11% super, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications, and experience of the preferred applicant.
This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Brittany Hughes, Community Facilities and Recreation Operations Officer, at 4732 7448.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
