Address* $78,501 per annum (Band 5), plus Super * Permanent Full Time
Hume City Council's Community Health & Wellbeing department is seeking a motivated professional Sports Development and Inclusion Officer that is committed to increasing access to sport and active recreation for groups experiencing barriers to participate within the community.
The role of the Sports Development and Inclusion Officer is to:
- Increase access to, and participation in sport and active recreation opportunities in Hume, with a focus on vulnerable groups that experience participation barriers.
- Adopt a holistic approach to supporting health & wellbeing and strengthening pathways to both formal and informal physical activity opportunities.
- Involve engagement with diverse stakeholders to support vulnerable groups in Hume and build the capacity of Hume physical activity providers to offer inclusive services and activities.
Key Skills
- Tertiary qualifications in sport and recreation, community development or substantial experience working in these sectors.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs and the issues affecting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, people with disabilities, and other under-represented groups when accessing sport and active recreation opportunities.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to create effective partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g. sports clubs, community organisations, Council teams etc.).
- Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating strategies aimed at increasing access to or participation in sport and active recreation.
Organisation Profile
Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and the principles of gender equality.
Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs.
We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee's work life balance.
Hume City Council requires staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the directions issued by the Victorian government. Where applicable, successful applicants will be required to provide a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption.
For further information please view the position description or contact Ben Norden on 0419 898 ***.
To apply for this job go to: hume.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies. Applications close (Job ID:6079652)
