AddressWhy should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!
We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;
- Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
- Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
- Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further
But that's not all!
We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.
Sounds like your kind of workplace? Fantastic!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Recreation and Leisure Project Officer to join the Recreation and Leisure department. This position holder will actively engage organisations, community groups and other government departments to assist in Council's delivery of key projects and priorities identified in the Council Plan, Health and Wellbeing Plan and Recreation and Leisure Strategy. They will lead and contribute to project management and program delivery within the Recreation and Leisure team.
What a typical day will include;
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support key projects focused on building an active Nillumbik community and providing better food systems
- Providing project updates and briefs
- Working closely with all team members within Recreation and Leisure
- Actively engage organisations, community groups and other government departments to assist in key projects.
What you'll bring to this role;
- Demonstrates behaviours in line with Council's Values with working with others including colleagues and the community - Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Community
- Lead and support a range of projects relating to Recreation and Leisure with the guidance of the Coordinator of Recreation and Leisure Facilities
- Closely liaise with a range of Council teams to ensure projects are managed effectively, and that all stakeholders are kept informed of progress
- Actively participate in the life cycle of the grants process, from exploring opportunities for grants, researching and data collection, writing grant applications and associated documentation, submission of grant applications, liaising with government representatives, milestone reporting, acquittals and reporting on grant outcomes
- Assist in the development and implementation of Council policies, plans and strategies related to Recreation and Leisure
- Prepare project briefs and coordinate consultancy projects
- Ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in the delivery of excellent customer experience
- Victorian Driver's Licence.
What's on offer?
Temporary 12-month part-time position. 2 days per week (0.4 EFT), flexibility around which days these are. Salary package of $34,471 - $39,257 total remuneration per annum (pro rata at 0.4 EFT) that includes 11% super and annual leave loading. Part-time position with flexible work options available. Join a supportive and collaborative team that supports the community. Discounted gym memberships, generous personal and carers leave and a learning and development program.
Want to know more?
Download the PD and contact Mike Dean, Coordinator Recreation and Leisure Facilities, during business hours on (03) 9433 3*** if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.
Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Monday 11 March 2024
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