Graduate Community & Recreation Liaison Officer

About the Opportunity

Maitland City Council's Pathways program is a fantastic way to kick-start your career and gain professional experience in local government!

Commencing in July 2024, for a period of 18 months ending December 2025, we are looking for a Graduate Community & Recreation Liaison Officer to join our organisation.

In this role, you will undertake a graduate program developed specifically for you, giving you exposure to a variety of functions across our Community & Recreation Team. Being involved in planning for our community infrastructure and community programs. These duties are going to help you develop a solid foundation for your Community & Recreation career and help you grow from the ground up!

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

· Degree level qualifications in planning, public policy, social and behavioural sciences or a related discipline, within the previous two years

· Contemporary industry knowledge and ability to apply theoretical concepts to practice in community & recreation planning

· Experience in effectively prioritising tasks with an ability to meet deadlines and continuously improve processes

· Current Class C driver's licence

Benefits

This Graduate position is temporary full time (18-month contract commencing July 2024 and ending December 2025) with a salary range of $68,669 up to $83,502 per year, based on experience, plus 11% p.a. superannuation. Graduates will also have access to Council's great staff benefits such as flexible working arrangements & Fitness Passport.

Questions?

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Whitney Hainey, Coordinator Community & Recreation Planning on 02 4931 2855. More information regarding Council's Pathways Program can be viewed via https://www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/pathways-program.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume, cover letter and qualifications. In the application process for this role, you will be required to address two targeted questions, in place of addressing the entire essential criteria.

Applications close: Wednesday 5 June 2024

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Should your application progress to the next stage you will be contacted and invited to interview for the position.

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). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.