Coordinator (Active And Healthy)

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city. 

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

As the Coordinator (Active and Healthy) you will lead and manage the Active and Healthy team and deliver upon the Active Ipswich Strategy 2031.  Your focus will be on enhancing the physical activity levels, wellbeing, and nutrition of the Ipswich community.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coordinate and manage strategic projects and a multi-discplinary team contributing towards the Corporate Plan vision of a 'Vibrant and Growing' City
• Preparation of businesses cases, project planning and the securement of funding, oversee and manage interdependent projects across council to ensure the successful implementation of the Active Ipswich Strategy
• Provide advice to Council, Committees, Boards, Panels, Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer, General Managers and other managers as required
• Identify, develop and strengthen external strategic partnerships and champion physical activity, obesity and other health related projects in the Ipswich area
• Develop, oversee and report on the Active and Healthy programs of work, including preparation of budgets and performance management arrangements relevant to the Branch

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Possession of a degree in Health Promotion, Leisure, Sport and Recreation, Public Health, Exercise Physiology or similar, or significant progress towards obtaining same
• Possess a current Queensland “C” Class Queensland driver’s licence
• Working with Children Check – Issue of Blue Card and Positive Notice Letter (issued by the Queensland Government) or Exemption Card
• An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

What's on offer

This is a 12 month fixed-term position until April 2025 at Level 7 with a salary commencing at $110,575 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

• Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
• Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
• Access to employee health and wellbeing programs
• Generous leave provisions including four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please submit:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how and why your skills and experience will assist Council to achieve the results required for this role
• a resume of no more than 4 pages

Closing date: 6 February 2024  

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening (which may include police record checks).

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.