Sport Development Officer

Support our clubs and facilities to achieve great outcomes by developing participation opportunities that encourage healthy lifestyles.

Full Time | Ongoing Role

Classification: GO5 $90,287 + Superannuation

About Us...

How would you like to work in an environment where you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to the workplace and be responsible for the decisions you make?

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do.   With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

About the Role... 

If you have a passion for community sport, then this might just be the role for you!  This exciting and rewarding role proactively works with our local community sporting clubs and key stakeholders (including state sporting organisations and facility managers) to optimise utilisation of Council owned sport infrastructure to maximise participation, ensuring sport is accessible for everyone in our community.

This role leads the implementation of the City of Playford’s club development program and works across the organisation to support the growing network of sporting facilities.

For key accountabilities please see the position description attached by clicking apply now.

About You...

People are at the heart of everything you do - your team, your internal and external customers, and your community. You are passionate about contributing to an Organisation which provides information, services and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving Playford community.

You will hold tertiary qualifications in sport and recreation or a related discipline and/or be able to demonstrate relevant equivalent experience.  You will have a passion for local sport and enjoy working and engaging with the community to support the development of sport participation. 

The Playford Employee Experience...

It's important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but it's just as important that Playford is the right place for you. Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

• Free Income Protection and Journey Insurance;
• Free Onsite and Offsite Employee Assistance Program;
• Salary packaging options;
• Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities; and
• A strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discounts on health cover and gym memberships.

Incumbents in this position will be required to possess, or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance or DCSI Clearance.

More information...

If you hold an interest in the position and would like further information, please contact Manager Sport & Property, Ryan Peremiczko on 0481 006 390.

How to apply.....

Simply complete the application process by clicking the “Apply Now” button and we’ll be in touch.

Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Friday 5 April 2024.

Apply today!

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.