Co-ordinator Sport and Recreation

• Exciting 6 months Contract Opportunity
• $123766.93 - $137491.06 plus Superannuation
• Join City Services and Living 

Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

As a member of City Services and Living division you will report directly to the Manager Active Living and work as part of a collaborative team providing leadership and driving the Councils vision of being a leader in achieving social environmental and economic outcomes for our community.

What youll be doing:

• The Coordinator Sport and Recreation plays a pivotal role in promoting and enhancing the health wellbeing and social inclusion of the Hume community. This position supports the Manager of Active Living to oversee the strategic planning development and implementation of sport and recreation services and infrastructure aimed at fostering active living accessibility and inclusive participation across Humes diverse community.
• Responsible for the efficient effective and professional functioning of the Sport and Recreation Team including leading the development implementation and achievement of business plans to meet Council directions and Best Practice frameworks.
• Provide leadership and coordinate the activities of Sport and Recreation team including project delivery sport development operations and sport recreation and leisure planning.
• Provide professional support to the Manager Active Living including timely strategic written and verbal advice to base on sound considered informed and professional judgement.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal customers external agencies and the community.
• Establish and maintain effective team structures and modern management practices that support a skilled engaged and high-performing team. Achieve the annual Council Plan and other strategic performance objectives set for the spot and recreation team
• Deliver outstanding service that provides our customers with consistent experience that is kind and considerate; easy to access and enjoy; responsive to needs and expectations; and accessible and inclusive.
• Work collaboratively with the Councils Customer Experience Communications and Engagement department.

The skills and experience youll bring to the role:

• A high-level understanding of sport and recreation and active living planning trends theories and methodologies and skills in applying these in urban and rural environments. 
• Well-developed skills in strategic thinking analysis and research methods and the ability to appraise information (both statistical written and spatial) and apply in a sport recreation and leisure setting.
• An understanding of sustainability principles and proven ability to apply these.
• Highly developed computer skills with a practical focus on planning analysis and project management applications and outcomes.
• Demonstrated political acumen and experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with Councilors and key stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of contemporary community consultation processes and place making skills and demonstrated ability to achieve cooperation and build capacity.
• Well-developed skills in managing time and setting priorities to achieve a wide range of outcomes within broad parameters and within set timelines despite conflicting pressures.
• Project management skills including a demonstrated ability to lead a project team or working party to deliver sustainable and integrated planning and management outcomes.
• Demonstrated understanding of human resource practices including those related to EEO OH&S and employee development.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in sport recreation and leisure with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated relevant experience in the preparation and implementation of sport recreation and leisure strategies plans and policy for established and emerging communities.
• Experience in the development and implementation of contemporary community consultation processes.
• Experience in the development and implementation of community and sport and recreation development principles.

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect on and learn.

Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check

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