Leisure Services and Recreation Officer
Job No:
BAW457
Location:
Drouin
• Band 6 role, salary range $91,912 to $100,184 plus 11.5% superannuation
• Permanent, Full-time position with monthly RDO
• Supportive team with lots of opportunity to expand your skills and experience
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
As Council’s Leisure Services and Recreation Officer, you will play a vital role in shaping Baw Baw Shire Council's aquatic and leisure services and contribute to the delivery of recreation outcomes and fostering positive community health and engagement.
Working within the supportive and dynamic Recreation team, you'll oversee the management of key contracts and facilities, ensuring compliance, high-quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.
This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with passionate stakeholders, lead innovative programs, and contribute to a vibrant and active community, all while enjoying a culture that values optimism, respect, and professional growth.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will bring a combination of relevant tertiary qualifications in recreation, leisure, business management, or a related field, and experience in managing aquatic and leisure services or similar contracts.
With strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you'll thrive in building positive relationships with diverse groups, including contractors, community organisations, and Council partners.
Your proven expertise in contract management, budget oversight, and compliance will ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Additionally, your ability to solve complex problems, think strategically, and manage competing priorities will set you apart.
Personal attributes such as resilience, adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering community wellbeing will make you a perfect fit for this dynamic and impactful role.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5pm on Sunday, 8 December 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.