Recreation Planner

• Permanent full time position
• Band 7 - $104,698 to $117,153 + 11% superannuation
• Exciting role as part of a newly established team

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.
We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.
We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.
About the Role
This position will be focused on strategy, policy and plan development relating to sport and recreation. The position will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic documents, organised sport/active recreation/aquatic /stadium facility plans and policy development with the aim to increase the participation of Manningham residents in physical activity.
Skills and Experience

• A tertiary qualification relevant to the recreation, leisure or other related field.
• Significant relevant experience in a similar role delivering sport, recreation and leisure planning that meets the needs of the community.
• Experience in developing key strategic documents with the ability to be innovative and think creatively.
• A high level of experience in project management and delivery.
• Experience in contracting and supervision of consultants or contractors.
• Demonstrated project management and project delivery skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to prepare and present concise and accurate reports.

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Robert Morton, Coordinator Community Projects and Planning 0429 569 931.
For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit
Applications close on Sunday 11 February 2024 at 5pm
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
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