Sports Growth And Inclusion Officer

• Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• Salary:  $99k - $108k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community.  Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep.  Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

Join us in building strong relationships with local sports clubs to support diverse community groups in Merri-bek, as outlined in the Merri-bek City Council Human Rights Policy. Your work will ensure fairness and justice in sports, providing equal access to opportunities for all.

You will collaborate with State Sporting Associations and government branches to foster growth opportunities, assist clubs in creating inclusive environments, to grow and flourish and address barriers to participation. Partner with clubs to establish best practice governance, develop policies promoting cultural and gender balance, and coordinate social sport programs based on community needs.

Your role will champion equity and Inclusion, embedding the Sport4all program, and the newly endorsed Allocation Policy within Merri-bek, and ensuring sports are accessible and welcoming to everyone.

• Skills and experience working effectively with sports clubs and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Appropriate tertiary qualification or demonstrated significant experience in sport or recreation management, community development, social sciences or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience of working with clubs to address sports club governance, practices and policies
• Demonstrated understanding of Child safety and wellbeing requirements and how this applies in the Sport and Recreation sector.
• Significant experience and understanding of community recreation and community development theory and practice; principles and practices of community inclusion and participation and sports community planning strategies.
• Understanding and commitment to social justice principles and addressing issues around social equity, such as equitable access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, People with Disability, LGBTIQA+ Communities, Migrant, Refugee and Faith Communities and Women, Girls and Gender Diverse Communities
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate to achieve a successful outcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to effectively engage with a wide range of people and work as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability in planning, development and evaluation.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Christina Grayland on 0437 008 ***.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Thursday, 4 July 2024.

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and WWCC.  Please have this ready when completing your application.

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience.  Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on ***********@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.