AddressAbout Yarra Ranges Council
As an employee of Yarra Ranges Council, you'll be joining a dynamic and supportive group, united in our passion for creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every team member and their ideas can thrive. At Yarra Ranges, we value trust, empowerment, and innovation. By coming on board, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to making Yarra Ranges Council not only the best place to work, but a leader in serving our community. We are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and supporting you on your journey with us.
About the role
Yarra Ranges Council is committed to promoting active living and fostering community engagement through recreational initiatives. The Recreation and Sport unit plays a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of our strategic vision for open space, physical activity, and Sport participation within the Yarra Ranges community and among visitors.
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Recreation and Sport Project Officer (Sport). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of recreational facilities and the promotion of active lifestyles within the Yarra Ranges region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating Recreation and Sport projects related to sports lighting, sports courts, and other sport-related initiatives from program development through to completion or handover to internal units of Council.
- Liaising with external consultants during the concept development stage, while providing support to the project sponsor throughout the duration of projects.
- Acting as a key liaison and interface between local sporting clubs, sport and recreation industry groups, ensuring their needs are met from both a building and participation perspective.
- Supporting the active living initiative of the Council by developing strong connections with community and township groups, as well as internal departments such as Economic Development, Arts Culture Heritage, Youth, and Social and Community Planning.
- Collaborating with internal departments to ensure alignment of projects and strategies with community expectations and Council objectives.
What you'll bring to our team
- Tertiary qualifications in sport and/or recreation management, project management, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in project coordination and management, preferably within the sport and recreation sector or within in Local Government.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when necessary.
- Knowledge of community engagement principles and experience in participatory consultation processes is desirable.
- Passion for promoting active living and facilitating sport participation within the community.
Why you'll love working with us
- At Yarra Ranges Council, we offer truly flexible working arrangements, including the option for in-office and remote work. This means you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the support and collaboration of a team-based environment, as well as the freedom and flexibility of working from home.
- Full-time, permanent position (38 hours per week).
- Salary between $ 93,007 and $101,379 (Band 6 ) per annum, plus 11% superannuation.
Why Wait? Take the next step in your career and apply now!
To apply, please attach a Cover Letter outlining your experience, skills and why you would like to join our team, along with a copy of your Resume.
We value transferrable skills, not just experience and qualifications. We know that successful candidates may not possess every qualification, yet they bring the right transferrable skills, attitude, and our values. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the job criteria, as you can leverage your lived experience and skills in a way that helps us see your potential.
Not quite the role you're looking for? Visit our Careers at Yarra Ranges page to find your next role.
Contact for enquiries, adjustments or support: John Strachan, Coordinator - Sport, 03 9294 6***
Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 May 2024
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening as part of the process which may include depending on the position a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team at .au or have a chat with the Hiring Manager above.
About Yarra Ranges Council
As an employee of Yarra Ranges Council, you'll be joining a dynamic and supportive group, united in our passion for creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every team member and their ideas can thrive. At Yarra Ranges, we value trust, empowerment, and innovation. By coming on board, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to making Yarra Ranges Council not only the best place to work, but a leader in serving our community. We are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and supporting you on your journey with us.
At Yarra Ranges Council, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We actively promote gender equity and equality in our workplace and practices and encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for positions with us. Our commitment is to find a balance of modern flexible work arrangements that can support your needs including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options. Additionally, we are dedicated to fostering a culturally safe workplace and to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. We invite you to join us in our mission to serve and support our community.
