Recreation Planner (Cd16)

Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it's also a great place to live.Job DescriptionAbout CouncilMoorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.About the roleOur Community Development and Activation team has an opportunity for a Recreation Planner to join our highly professional and friendly team on a full-time basis. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to drive community, recreation and sporting precinct planning, guide the development and use of active open space, sportsgrounds, recreation and community facilities, and undertake detailed engagement and consultation of major community and recreation projects.This position will assist in the development, implementation, evaluation and review of organisational strategies relating to sport, recreation and community strengthening.To view the full position description, click or click the link in the how to apply.For further information about the role, please contact Chloe Beech, Coordinator Sport and Active Recreation on (03) 5368 3628.What we offer

• A dynamic team culture
• We invest in our people by providing relevant learning, development and growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• GMHBA Health Cover
• Monthly RDO
• Social Club and Staff Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Support

Send us an email at and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We'd love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout youIdeally you will have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in the sport, recreation and leisure industry with experience in master planning and/or precinct and project planning.The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in developing a range of specialist strategies and policies in the community, recreation planning and development fields, along with relevant experience in working in collaboration for the delivery of capital works/major recreation projects.If you have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships both internally and externally, then we want to hear from you.How to applyPlease visit our website to download and read the full PD then apply online @When you hit the apply button you won't be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you'll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59 pm, Sunday 2 June 2024.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Suzanne Brooks, Human Resource Business Partner on 5366 1242.Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disabilityOnly those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.