Senior Officer Recreation Services

• A varied and rewarding role will manage the relationships and build capacity of the regions sport and recreation groups within the community. 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,122, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Role Overview

This position manages the relationships and builds the capacity of the region’s sport, recreation and community groups.

Within the Property and Open Space business unit, this position will contribute to the delivery of sport and recreation outcomes for the Gympie region. This will be provided through the support of community lessees and facilities in the Gympie Region to enable more people to be more active, more often.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Bachelor Degree in Sport, Recreation and Community or similar discipline or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Minimum 5 years experience working with sporting organisations and / or community groups
• An understanding of sports clubs and community groups, with knowledge of club management, administration, and operations.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A team player who excels in collaborative environments, yet also works effectively independently.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Experience in managing projects and an understanding of community leasing principles and practices preferred.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritise effectively.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained

Essential Requirements: 

• Servicing our sport, recreation and community lessees by being their relationship manager and building their capacity.
• Supporting these groups through administration, governance and funding opportunities to ensure sustainability and community benefit.
• Provide advice across council regarding specific needs relating to sport and recreation that will facilitate increased participation rates, including facilities, policies, and programs. Facilitate an internal ‘sport and recreation’ group as a method of cross council communication. 
• Assisting in the planning for future development of sport, recreation and community facilities, through facility usage, membership and operations.
• Contributing to the delivery and sustainability of sport and recreation opportunities and facilities in the Gympie Region to enable more people to be more active, more often.
• Successful working relationships is critical with this position, through liaison with a wide range of Gympie Regional Council officers, Councillors, general public, sporting organisations, government agencies and most importantly, the sport, recreation and community lessees.
• Work with council’s Grants Officer to source external funding for the development of Council sport facilities.
• Work with council’s Grants Officer to source external funding for sport, recreation and physical activity programs and partnerships that result in positive and measurable outcomes for the region
• Implement and facilitate an external ‘Gympie Region Sport and Recreation Reference Group’ as a method of communication between Council and our sporting bodies

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Property & Open Space, Tony Jermyn via email tony.jermyn@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 24th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.