Sport & Recreation Officer

• Fulltime, monthly RDO
• 1 year contract to cover parental leave, commencing mid-May 2024
• Excellent, supportive team environment

Work with community groups to coordinate and deliver diverse and inclusive sport and recreational activities for our growing communities.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

As our Sport & Recreation Officer you will be responsible for working with sporting clubs and community groups to facilitate and enhance sport and recreational activities and programs across the Shire. This includes overseeing our seasonal tenancy process for sporting facilities, coordinating and managing State and grant funded programs including KidSport and Every Club Development, coordinating and promoting our Sports Participation Scheme and assisting with future club facility developments. You will also coordinate the Shire’s Minor Community Grants Scheme. You will utilise your excellent written communication and project management skills to source and manage funding to support initiatives and prepare reports, submissions and other documentation as required.

Your positive attitude, initiative and team focus will see you work collaboratively with the Community Development team to support the delivery of community development initiatives beyond the Sport & Recreation portfolio.

The rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Base annual salary circa $71,000 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Community Development Officer – Sport and Recreation PDF (336KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/careers to access the position description.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Relevant degree and/or experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated and extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of social and community organisations.
• Experience in report writing and grant submissions.
• Experience in project management of community-based projects
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, internet and email
• Current C class drivers’ licence
• Working with Children Check
• Ability to work flexible hours i.e., occasional weekends or evenings to work with community groups
• Moderate level of physical fitness to participate in programs

Experience in marketing and promotions, awareness of Disability Acccess & Inclusion principles and issues and knowledge of local government policies and procedures will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Donna Sims, Community Development Coordinator or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.  

 Applications close

9.00am on Monday 25 March 2024.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.