AddressAre you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time -70 hours per fortnight
- the package: $81,659 - $97,379 plus superannuation, per annum
- location - South Grafton
- flexible working arrangements
- enjoy the benefits of Flex time
- access to fitness passport
- assistance with relocation expenses
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Parks & Recreation Officer to join our dynamic Open Spaces team. In this position, you will prepare and manage contracts including agreements for Council’s sporting and aquatic facilities in accordance with policies, procedures, strategies, plans and legislative requirements. The Senior Parks & Recreation Officer will assist with the implementation of the capital works program to deliver projects in Council’s open spaces. Advanced finance and project management skills are required to ensure that these projects are delivered on time and within the allocated budget. This position will also liaise regularly with our local sporting groups to strengthen participation in sport and recreation including the utilisation of Council’s parks, sports grounds, sports and aquatic facilities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for recreation, an eye for detail and a positive work ethic.
Download the position description here.
Contact
Rachelle Passmore, Manager Open Spaces & Facilities on (02) 6640 3***
Closing date
Tuesday 5 March 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply:
- Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
- For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
