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We are proud of what we achieve for our community and we empower and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises. We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business with and we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future. We enjoy what we do!
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Public Realm & Urban Design, you will be responsible for direction and leadership in sport and recreation planning, strategy and policy development.
As Council’s lead liaison, you will work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure implementation of recreation strategies, upgrading buildings and sports facilities and in general responding to enquiries from these stakeholders. With your positive business mindset, you will be responsible to undertake community engagement and data analysis to support evidence-based planning, strategy and policy development, whilst also monitor and managing an operating and project specific capital budget.
This is a fixed term position until 13 May 2025.
The right person will have skills and experience in the following:
- Qualification or significant experience in Recreation Planning, Sport and Recreation Management
- Planning, strategy development and implementation
- Policy development preferably in the public sector
- Leading and delivering successful sport and recreation projects, including master planning, strategy or policy development and implementation
- Project management principles and managing projects
- Leading and undertaking effective communication and community engagement in a political environment
- Engaging with, and building value-adding relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Resource management, mentoring and coaching individuals to deliver quality outcomes
- Microsoft Office and corporate digital applications
- Unencumbered Australian drivers licence
- White Card (highly desirable)
What we offer:
- Flexible working options
- Career development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Attractive and competitive remuneration
- Recognition of achievements
- Employee Assistance Program
To enquire and apply:
To find out more about the role contact Matthew Rechner on 8229 9872.
Head to www.holdfastbaycareers.com.au to review the Position Description before you submit your application.
Email the following to careers@holdfast.sa.gov.au:
- Your Resume
- A cover letter of up to 2 pages, telling us about yourself and how your qualifications, experience and skills relate to this role
Please quote reference no. 05/24 on your application.
Only applicants who address and meet the essential criteria in the Position Description will be considered.
Applications close at 9am on Monday, 18 March 2024.
Candidates will be required to undertake DHS Screening.
