AddressAbove Award Contract
Location: Sunshine Coast (various)
Vacancy No: 2926
Contract - Full-time
Applications close: Monday, 19 September 2022 11:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
There is no better place to live and work than on the Sunshine Coast, especially with an outstanding organisation like Sunshine Coast Council.
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
Sport and Community Venue branch deliver and develop a diverse range of quality sport and community venues, optimising service outcomes and contributing to the social cohesion, economic viability and health and wellbeing of our community.
Coordinator Sports Venues and Development leads the strategic development, implementation and administration of Council’s sport venues and sport and recreation development programs, leads sport and recreation planning initiatives and projects, and ensure the team’s human, physical and financial resources operate within capacity.
Key duties include
- Lead and manage activities associated with Council’s sports venues, including aquatic centres, showgrounds and sport centres
- Lead sports planning and improvement initiatives for new facilities and across emerging development areas
- Lead sports development initiatives across the region in support of clubs and sporting associations
- Act as a key representative for the Economic and Community Development Group during times of disaster management in the planning, activation and evacuation phases
- Initiate and implement marketing and promotional methods to achieve maximum usage and community awareness of Council’s sports venues
- Foster a high performance team that strives to continuously improve cost effective service delivery and facility operations for the community and visitors
The role is currently based in Nambour but will be relocated to Maroochydore upon completion of Sunshine Coast City Hall.
About you
- You possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of facility management, business or related field from a recognised educational institution.
- You are experienced in sports planning and development, including facility management and administration, and engagement with sport and community groups with demonstrated outcomes.
- You are a strong communicator with the ability to influence change, explore contrary positions with stakeholders, negotiate positive outcomes and operate effectively at a senior level within a local government environment.
- Strong leadership skills and experience to confidently and positively lead and empower others is essential, and you are able to develop and coach team members, foster high employee engagement and foster a workplace culture consistent with Council’s corporate values.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
- Corporate Healthcare
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- a 1-2 page cover letter detailing your suitability for the role in Council including your ability to fulfil the key responsibilities and requirements on the Position Profile, including details of any specific or mandatory qualifications; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready,
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
For specific enquiries contact Heath Collie during business hours on 0409 630 507.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
