Recreation Officer
Our ideal applicant will come with exceptional customer service experience and have a high attention to detail.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Woollahra Council
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $39,726 to $46,467 p.a. plus super
Phone: +61-8-6129-8209
Fax: +61-7-7843-7035
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Detail information about job Recreation Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Part time (3 days per week)
- Salary from $39,726 to $46,467 p.a. plus super
- Learning & Development Opportunities!
- Part time (3 days per week)
- Salary from $39,726 to $46,467 p.a. plus super
- Learning & Development Opportunities!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Recreation Officer to join us here at Woollahra Municipal Council on a part time basis.
As the Recreation Officer, you will be required to coordinate and administer events within Council’s Open Space and proactively plan for the strategic management of recreation to meet the needs of the existing and future community.
Reporting to the Team Leader Open Space and Recreation you will assist in the assessment of potential impacts of proposed developments on and adjacent to parks and reserves and support the team to promote, schedule and coordinate the use of parks, sport fields and foreshore areas.
Our ideal applicant will come with exceptional customer service experience, have a high attention to detail and will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team.
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience and demonstrated commitment in customer relations
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in recreation and/ event management
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills
- Higher level computer literacy, including information management systems and website
- Proven negotiation and problem solving skills
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s corporate values
- Proven ability to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in leisure / event management or suitable discipline
- Knowledge of Film / TV Industry / Sports & Recreation
- Understanding of Local Government issues
- Knowledge of administrating the allocation of venues for sporting and recreational activities
How to apply
- Apply on line by clicking the link below
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Tessa Pentony, Team Leader Open Space & Recreation on 02 9391 7180 during business hours
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 22 July 2018
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We value:
- Respect for people
- Integrity and excellent performance
- Professional, quality service
- Open, accountable communication