Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer

Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer

Temporary Full Time – until September 2024 (Flexible)

Band 6A $ 91,301 + Super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

The Recreation and Leisure Services Branch is responsible for the management, planning and development of recreation, leisure and sporting assets for residents, workers and visitors to the City. The Recreation unit is responsible for driving positive social and health outcomes for the community through passive and active recreation opportunities.

The Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders at hard court venues and be responsible growing the occupancy and participation rates of the new eight court Regional Netball Facility at Yarra Bend. This position requires a high level of engagement with club representatives and community hirers, in addition to a strong grasp of facility management and netball operations. 

This opportunity will suit an experienced recreation professional whom has existing competency in the area of developing and managing occupancy agreements within a local government context and an excellent understanding of the drivers associated with community sport. The successful candidate should be a team player, self-motivated, have a high attention to detail and wanting to further enhance their existing skills in the field of Recreation.

Some of the key duties of this position will include:

• Act as the primary point of contact within Council for liaison with sporting clubs, and hirers for Yarra’s Outdoor Court Facilities.
• Administer the facility hire Expression of Interest process, in a manner that promotes inclusion, equity, diversity and community partnerships
• Develop and Manage facility hire agreements for sport facilities and pavilions
• Manage day to day venue operations at multiple sites, including bookings of facilities and ongoing maintenance enquiries
• Collaborate with State Sporting Associations and relevant recreation bodies to drive increased levels of participation and equity in sport
• Develop and enhance procedures which support the implementation of policy objectives and improve the management of sport and recreation facilities.
• Monitor and implement Council’s fees and charges policy
• Collaborate with the Sport Operations and Development Officer to deliver club development resources to assist clubs in building greater capacity and meeting the changing needs of the Yarra community

Yarra city council is a Dynamic, Flexible and Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture, which supports the development of staff and continually improves the service to the community.   

For further information see the Position Description below or contact Steven Jackson, Coordinator Recreation on 9205 5572.

 100643_Recreation Facilities and Contracts Officer - Position Description docx.pdf

In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your separate responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

Application close on 2 September 2022

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and proof of COVID-19 double Vaccination prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.