- Work as part of a high performing team
- Engage with the Community
- Bring your passion for all things sport and recreation
- Apply your strengths in communication and engagement
- Flexible working options available by negotiation
- Starting salary: $73,520.98 (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation.
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The role
We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join the Kingston Active team as a Sport and Recreation Liaison Officer. Reporting to the Team Leader Sport and Recreation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships with community recreation and sporting organisations for the purpose of providing sustainable opportunities for people to be active in Kingston.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration
- Familiarity with the operation of outdoor sporting and recreation facilities
- Proven ability to co-ordinate stakeholder input and involvement with the planning and delivery of works and planning projects.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to achieve outcomes for the benefit of the Kingston community.
- Proven written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare project plans, engagement plans, reports and correspondence based on evidence-based research and data.
- Tertiary qualifications in sport and recreation administration and/or project management qualifications or less formal qualification with demonstrated experience working with sporting and recreation clubs and school groups.
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent role.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
The salary for this position starts at $73,520.98 (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation.
How to Apply
If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact James Prideaux, Team Leader Sport and Recreation on 9581 4528 or james.prideaux@kingston.vic.gov.au
Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
City of Kingston Council have aligned ourselves with the Chief Health Officer’s COVID – 19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 5) and subsequent COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (No. 7) and as such require vaccinations for all workers.