Full time - permanent opportunity

Band 6 - $84,113 per annum + 11.5% superannuation

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

Establishing positive relationships with various key stakeholder groups to promote collaboration and collective impact both externally and internally, the Facilities, Sport & Recreation Officer supports the development of community facilities and sport and recreation across Strathbogie Shire.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish strong working relationships with Valley Sport, Sport & Recreation Victoria, State sporting bodies and other relevant organisations to support development, access and inclusion to sport and recreation for across Strathbogie Shire.

Review and monitor seasonal agreements with community groups/organisations for the use and management of Council facilities where required.

Be a key liaison point for all sport, recreational and community facilities (including those not owned or managed by Council) and relevant Committees of Management.

Advise community/recreation groups of relevant Council, State and Federal initiatives and funding opportunities and provide support to prepare submissions.

Attendance at relevant local, regional and State meetings/conferences which are of relevance to key workplan objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have:

The ability to manage time, set priorities and plan own work to achieve specific and set objectives efficiently within available resources and timeframes.

The ability to work cooperatively and relate professionally and enthusiastically to a diverse range of people, both externally and internally.

Well-developed report writing skills including knowledge of Microsoft office suite products.

Skills in coordination, supervision/monitoring and planning, particularly in relation to sports development and facility management.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

Hybrid working arrangements - up to 40% working from home.

Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight).

Negotiated start and finish times.

Negotiated work location.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.

3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.

Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.

Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.

Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Income Protection Scheme for all employees.

Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Annual Flu Vaccinations.

Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.

Access to study leave.

On the job training.

And the bonuses:

Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".

Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Kate McKernan, Manager - Community & Culture on 5795 0000.

How to Apply:
Please visit our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to view the position description and to complete an online application form. Applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 5 May 2025.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.