Program Officer (Targeted)

Program Officer (Targeted), Temporary Fulltime Role for up to 2 Years. 

Deliver Sport and Recreation outcomes for schools, sporting, and community groups in the targeted Program Officer role.

The Sydney Academy of Sport provides a range of sport and recreation services, sporting events and community programs to support our vision to create healthier people, connect communities, and make a stronger NSW.

Although this position does not require Aboriginality, we are encouraging identified persons to apply as it is an excellent opportunity for anAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander individual to join our team.

We value and appreciate the unique contributions First Nations people can bring to the Office of Sport and the opportunities to celebrate and build cultural understanding together as a team.

The Office of Sport offers great support to First Nations staff through our Aboriginal Staff Network as a place to connect with team and culture. Our Aboriginal Staff Network play a key role in providing feedback and advice on various programs and initiatives within the Office of Sport and the group also provide support and advice in the development and implementation of actions in the Reconciliation Action Plan.

Working with us

We are seeking a Program Officer for a temporary two-year (full-time) role based at Sydney Academy of Sport located on the Northern Beaches.

We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate, ranging from $72,692 to $106,440 per annum plus allowances ($12,979), 11% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading. Commencing salary is in accordance with qualifications, skills, and experience. For more information about the Office of Sport click here

We encourage applications from all individuals, especially those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, and diversity is at the heart of our culture.  Please watch our video for more details: Office of Sport NSW (intelligencebank.com)

About the role

The Program Officer delivers a range of sport and active recreation programs to a variety of different client groups. You will be experienced in delivering sport and outdoor recreation activities, with the ability to deal effectively and professionally with clients from diverse backgrounds. You will have an excellent understanding of Child Safe practices and apply a strong risk management approach. You are adaptable and can work individually and as part of a team. You have excellent communication capabilities and are able to provide clear, adaptable, and easy to understand verbal instructions to clients.   

Essential requirements of the Program Officer role include:

• Degree level tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or a Diploma or Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership/Recreation as well as relevant industry experience.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and willingness to undertake roster based on-call responsibilities during residential programs. This role will involve overnight stays on site at the centre.
• First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance.
• National Criminal Records Check.

The Office of Sport is a great place to work, we offer:

• A family friendly and flexible working environment
• A competitive salary
• Generous leave entitlements including recreation, sick/carer’s, family and community services, and flex leave
• Access to salary packaging, fitness passport, and the Employee Assistance Program
• Access to training and development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Sport is committed to building a workplace that values and supports diversity and inclusion. We actively promote diversity through our recruitment processes and encourage the employment of all individuals.

Our ongoing commitment to Child Safe Standards

The Office of Sport is a child safe organisation committed to ensuring and advocating for the safety and wellbeing of children in our care. Our commitment to NSW Child Safe Standards is embedded across all areas of our business and sits at the forefront of our policies, procedures, practices, and culture.

Your application is important to us, so please remember to do the following: 

To submit your application, click ‘Apply Online’ referencing the Job Reference No.0000AF2N.

• Please review the two pre-screening questions listed below and provide responses to these (maximum of 200 words per response)
• Attach a cover letter with your online application. Please ensure that you respond with the essential requirements in your cover page. (Maximum 1 page)
• Provide a current resume that details your current and previous experiences (maximum of 4 pages)
• You can find more information about Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service @ I work for NSW.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply you must be either: 

• An Australian citizen, or
• A permanent resident of Australia, or
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

Pre-Screening Questions

1) Describe a situation where you have delivered a sport, outdoor recreation, or education activity to meet client outcomes. 

a) What activity did you deliver?

b) What were the challenges?

c) What was the outcome?

d) What did you learn?

2) Describe a time where you have exceeded customer expectations and delivered better than expected outcomes for the client.  

a) What was the situation?

b) What did you do?

c) What was achieved?

d) What were the better-than-expected outcomes?

Notes

• For further information about the role please contact the Program Coordinator **************@sport.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9454 0*** and review the Program Officer Role Description
• The successful applicant will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check
• This is a child-related position. You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance as a condition of employment. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website
• No offer of employment will be made until all relevant clearances are finalised.