Sport And Recreation Liaison Officer

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Flexible working options available
• Full Time - Permanent role
• Band 5, $76,900.98 - $ 88,557.02 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, Sport and Recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The role

We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join the Kingston Active team as a Sport and Recreation Liaison Officer. Reporting to the Team Leader Sport and Recreation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships and liaising and engaging with sports clubs, community organisations and key stakeholders for the purpose of providing active and healthy opportunities for people to be active in Kingston. 

About you

You will have:

• Familiarity with the operation of outdoor sporting and Recreation facilities.
• Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with sports clubs and community groups.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to achieve outcomes for the benefit of the Kingston community.
• Proven ability to coordinate sports club stakeholder input and involvement with the planning and delivery of works and projects.
• The ability to be self-motivated and work effectively within a team.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, including the demonstrated ability to assist with preparing project plans, engagement plans, reports and correspondence based on evidence-based research and data.
• Degree or Diploma in Sport and Recreation administration and/or project management qualifications or less formal qualification with relevant experience working with sporting and Recreation clubs and school groups.

What we can offer

This is a Full-Time Permanent role.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to an ADO arrangement or 9-day fortnight.

The salary for this position is between $76,900.98 - $ 88,557.02 (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation.