Program Officer - Berry
Program Officer - Berry
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$ 75600 - 110698
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Job Description
We have two exciting opportunities for Program Officers to join our team and make a significant impact!
Rewarding government role Competitive Salary and Scenic Work Environment!
Salary ranges from $75600 to $110698 sport and recreation allowance super & leave loading.
12 months Temporary fulltime opportunity based at Berry Sport and Recreation Centre with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to ongoing employment.
About the role
The Program Officer is responsible for planning and delivering outdoor education and recreation programs for a variety of sport community and school groups. You will be responsible for the effective coordination of all program components incl. ensuring program design and delivery are in line with current trends and operating standards in the sport and active recreation sector. You will also ensure all programs meet the requirements of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
You will be responsible for safely managing any incidents and emergency situations that may occur during the program and also be required to undertake oncall responsibilities on a rostered basis during residential programs.
For more information read the full Role Description:Role Description Program Officer
About you
Our ideal candidate will have prior experience planning and delivering education / recreation programs to sport community and school groups. Your ability to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures combined with your understanding of safety requirements will enable you to proactively identify and mitigate any risks in program delivery. Your communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to understand and adapt your service delivery to meet the diverse needs of your clients
You will collaborate across work areas to improve outcomes and provide a positive customer experience. Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant field or a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation/Leadership and relevant industry experience is essential to success in this role.
You will need to be First aid and CPR qualified and arrange a Working with Children Check WWCC at your own these immediate vacancies are at our Berry Sport and Recreation Centre you may be required to temporarily undertake work at our other Centres/Venues for organisational or capability development reasons.
If this sounds like you and youre looking for a rewarding new opportunity we would love to hear from you. For further information about the role please contact Program Coordinator Craig Brown via email:
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and PreEmployment Health Assessment. You will need to be First aid and CPR qualified and arrange a Working with Children Check (HYPERLINK at your own expense. at your own expense.
About us
The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference delivering on our purpose of Everyone Plays Here. We are a unique workplace where no two days are the same!
Our work is spread across NSW with ten Sport and Recreation Centres five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership policies programs funding and infrastructure to enabling participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference improving health outcomes connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.
Our team members are collaborative creative hardworking and innovative brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.
How to apply
Your online application must include:
A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
An uptodate CV outlining experience skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)
Provide your response to the below questions:
Provide an example of how you consider the diverse needs and abilities of participants when designing and delivering sport outdoor recreation or education programs (Max: 500 words)
As a Program Officer you will work with multiple teams within the Centre. These include Program Delivery Catering Services/Maintenance and Management Teams.
Describe a time where you have collaborated across various teams to deliver a project. (Max: 500 words)
It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.
Applications close: 11.55pm Tuesday 29 April 2025
Whats in it for you
The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a familyfriendly and flexible working environment competitive salaries and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging access to the Fitness Passport the Employee Assistance Program and free onsite parking.
Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders LGBTIQA individuals and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist the hiring managers in determining your suitability for the want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
