Open Space And Recreation Officer

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. 

We currently have an opportunity for an Open Space and Recreation Officer to join the Property and Recreation team. As an Open Space and Recreation Officer you will get to: 

• To lead the development and implementation of policies, strategies and action plans for recreation and Open Space services to meet the needs of Kiama Council Open Space & Recreation Strategy.
• Build and develop strong effective partnerships with key stakeholders to facilitate the realisation of council’s goals and strategies to improve recreation and Open Space outcomes and the health and wellbeing of Kiama’s current and future communities
• Assist with the efficient and effective management of Council’s Open Space and Recreation facilities in line with Council’s strategies, policies, objectives and budgets.
• To assist with the preparation and submission of grant applications for recreation and Open Space.

What we offer...

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week 
• Annual salary from $73,157 to $87,280 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) 
• Plus 11% superannuation 
• Phone and lap top 

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Relevant qualifications and experience in Recreation Planning and or management, Open Space or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of  Open Space, sport / outdoor recreation activities and facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating Recreational and Open Space facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and the ability to proactively develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including community and/or sporting groups.
• Ability to engage effectively with the community in identifying needs and seeking views to inform strategic priority setting.
• Previous experience using records management system 

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:
  - Accrued flex time allowing up to two days off each month for indoor staff
  - Nine day working fortnight for outdoor staff
  - Hybrid working arrangements e.g. work from home 

• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport- Access to the Employee Assistance Program

  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year

• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role

• Access to social club events for social club members:- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations- Birthday and Christmas vouchers

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.   

Contact: Donna Flanagan, Manager Property and Recreation on 0416 322 ***.

Closing Date: Sunday 16 June 2024, 23:30 pm.

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.