Sport And Recreation Officer

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

As Sport and Recreation Officer you will be responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining strong partnerships with local, regional and state Sport and Recreation organisations and other key stakeholders with regards to the use of Council's Sport and Recreation and community facilities, programs and services.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop strong customer relationships and partnerships between council, local, regional and state sport, recreation and community organisations
• Coordinate sporting club and community group use of council sporting and community facilities
• Provide specialist information, advice and assistance to Sport and Recreation organisations and council officers and management
• Provide input towards sport specific facility planning, development and maintenance
• Facilitate opportunities that encourage increased participation in Sport and Recreation

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Exercise Physiology, Leisure, Sport and Recreation, Recreation or Sport Administration/Management, Public Health or similar, or significant progress towards obtaining same
• A current Queensland "C" class driver's licence
• Experience working in local government and local sporting organisations
• Substantial skill in development of partnerships within an organisation as well as with external customers and stakeholders
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of a wide range of Sport and Recreation activities and facilities and the functioning of Sport and Recreation organisations
• Strong communication skills, community focused and have the ability to manage multiple issues and projects/tasks
• Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time, Level 5 position with a salary commencing at $93,169 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

• Through your passion for sport, work in a team that supports Ipswich sporting community to get active through Sport and Recreation
• Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing programs
• Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more
• Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 21 March 2024

Please direct any related questions to *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.