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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Leisure Services Officer to join our Active & Creative Communities team.
As our new Leisure Services Officer you will make a difference daily by providing efficient and effective planning and operation of Council's sporting reserve facilities including liaison with sporting and leisure clubs and the general community. Key responsibilities will include seasonal and annual licence agreements, management of casual bookings for the use of Council's sporting reserves and facilities, support sport and recreation groups, coordinate and present various seminars and forums for tenant sporting clubs, recording of statistical data, coordinate the Recreation and Leisure Committee, meet with State Sporting Associations and Community Sporting Leagues and act as the liaison point between Council and sporting clubs. You will report directly to the Coordinator Sport & Leisure.
This is a temporary (until September 2024) full time role based at Knox Civic Centre however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.
This is a Band 5 classified role, remuneration will be $75,948.26 - $88,363.93 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Degree or Tertiary qualifications combined with relevant experience within the leisure, sporting or recreation industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in managing competing priorities.
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
For further information on this role please contact Rhonda Snijders at or on 9298 8883.
To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.
Apply by: 18/03/2024
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:
- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
