Recreation Planner
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Job Description
About the opportunity
We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for an experienced community-focused Recreation Planner to join our team and contribute to the development and enhancement of our recreation and community facility infrastructure within the Councils open space network.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the operations of Councils recreation and community facilities leading the development and implementation of key management agreements and providing strategic advice on planning for the future of these spaces.
To thrive in this role you will bring your expertise in Sport Recreation or Planning as well as your experience in creating strategic documents such as Masterplans Plans of Management and Community Facility Strategic Plans. Were also looking for someone with a collaborative mindset and leadership experience to help guide the team toward successful outcomes.
To find out more about your next career opportunity:Position Description
Remuneration:
$96213 - $110645 per annum plus superannuation
Benefits
- Full-time 35 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
- 12.5% superannuation
- Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
- Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Councils Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
- Free flu vaccination program
- Lease back vehicle - Full private use available
- Work mobile supplied
- Free parking on-site
- Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!
How to Apply:
Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the criteria within the position description then upload a copy of your resume. Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to applypage.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Please note prior to an offer of employment being made recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks such as references employment history checks working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us:
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. Were committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds the LGBTQIA community veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is tosupport veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contactfor a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 12 June 2025 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact: Jo Dennis Recreation Planning Coordinator on (02)
Guided by staff values of integrity respect teamwork accountability and excellence Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive thriving Council and employer of choice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
