Permanent Fulltime
$120,268 – $133,062 (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)
Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime & WFH
Who we are
Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay and the communities and townships in between. Locals here experience a sought-after quality of life – we are one of the safest and most active communities in Victoria. When you work with us, you are helping our community and its environment thrive.
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community.
Your New Career
An opportunity to lead a dynamic Community Facilities, Project and Partnerships team. This role provides leadership and advice in relation to Community facilities planning, development, usage, lease management and maintenance, including contract management for Council’s major leisure facilities. The Coordinator Community Facilities Projects and Partnerships plays a crucial role in liaising and supporting community and sporting groups through facilities, in addition to driving the delivery of community led projects that benefit and empower the community.
What you will bring to the Role
We are seeking a passionate driven leader, who can build strong relationships with community and external stakeholders whist motivating and driving a high-performance team in a dynamic fast paced environment.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
- Degree qualification in Sports Management, Project Management, Recreation Planning or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum five years’ experience in sport and recreation and/or community facility management with demonstrated exceptional community engagement / stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large and complex operating contracts with leisure / recreation companies.
- Ability to effectively lead a team with strong staff supervision experience.
- Demonstrated project planning management and delivery skills.
- Exceptional strategic and operational planning and policy development skills.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in budget management and report writing.
- A current Working With Children Check.
- You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
- Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading.
For More Information
More information on the role accountabilities, and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Abby Ellery – Manager Community Strengthening on 5261 0600.
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
- cover letter
- statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. HR
Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 11 August 2024
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.