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Form of workPermanent, Full time
Band 7A
Salary $105.337.02 + Super+ RDO + Flexible Working
19 day month or 9 day fortnight RDO option, your choice!
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The Role
Make a difference in our community!
This role provides short- and long-term strategic advice and infrastructure solutions to support our growing community and is directly involved in the planning and development of sport, leisure, and recreation infrastructure.
It also plays a pivotal role in positively influencing Council policy and infrastructure delivery priorities and works closely with community stakeholders, service owners, project development teams, and external partners to ensure Council’s facilities are planned to meet community needs.
About you
You are passionate about how sport, leisure and recreation infrastructure can contribute to vibrant, strong communities.
You work collaboratively, can build strength based partnerships and can explain complex matters to a diverse range of audiences.
You are experienced in providing evidence-based advice on sport, leisure and recreation matters and have:
- A tertiary qualification in Sport/Leisure Planning, Project Management, Social Planning, Urban Planning, or a relevant discipline.
- A high attention to detail and can prepare concise and clearly written documents and reports.
- The ability to think strategically and identify a range of options and solutions to complex issues.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact please contact Stephanie Ristevska, Unit Manager Community Precincts on 0476 998 ***.
To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 5:00pm Friday 2 February 2024
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place between Monday 12 February and Friday 23 February 2023.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
