AddressRecreation Officer
- Temporary Full Time (until July 2025)
- $83,063pa + super
About Us
At the Rural City of Wangaratta, we are more than just an organisation – we're a community. Nestled in the heart of Victoria's picturesque high country, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff and delivering exceptional service to our customers. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and vibrant city life, Wangaratta offers an ideal balance of work, leisure, and adventure.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about how recreation, sport, and active living can contribute to vibrant, strong communities? The Recreation Officer is responsible for project coordination, strategy review and implementation, and looking at innovative ways to support active recreation and deliver positive outcomes for everyone that wants to get involved. You will need to maintain partnerships with a diverse range of our community, including state and local sporting bodies, community advocates and community organisations, and internal stakeholders.
Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?
Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:
- Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
- Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
For Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Denise Pirko - Community & Recreation Coordinator on *******@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.
