About the role

The Community, Culture & Recreation Support Officer role is a fantastic opportunity to join the City of Port Lincoln. You will provide administrative and general support for community, culture and recreation projects, programs, events and initiatives as well as provide administrative support for Council's volunteer programs and engagement through community surveys, newsletters and social media activities.

What you'll be doing

Administration support for Council volunteer programs

Administration support for Council’s Community Grant Funding Program

Creation and distribution of regular community and volunteer e-newsletters and surveys

Support development of Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Coordinate meetings of the RAP Working Party, inclusive of agenda and minute preparation

Support implementation of actions with Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Empowering our Elders strategy and other relevant plans and strategies

Provide administrative and general support for Community, Culture and Recreation programs and projects

Undertake social media activities and preparation of promotional material for community, culture and recreation projects, programs, initiatives and collaborations

Support the organisation and delivery of Council organised community events and functions

Creation and review of templates and other documents

Obtain quotations and prepare purchase orders and documentation in line with Council’s Procurement Policy

Reporting of incidents, near miss, injuries, property damage and identified hazards

Take reasonable care to protect their own safety and the health and safety of others

Follow reasonable instruction on health and safety and injury management

Actively participate in training and WHS programs as required

What we're looking for

Demonstrated experience in similar position

Ability to work with a broad range of people

Demonstrated Experience in Office Administration

Drivers Licence - Class C

Proficient IT Skills

Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated experience in volunteeer support

Demonstrated experience in event support

Demonstrated experience in records management

Demonstrated experience in social media marketing

Knowledge of community networks and organisations within Port Lincoln

Key performance indicators

Volunteers are engaged in line with Council’s Volunteer Management and Risk Management frameworks

E-newsletters and social media campaigns are undertaken in line with Council's communication and social media policy framework and within identified timeframes

Accurate and timeous compilation of Community Grant Funding documentation.

If this role sounds like you, please DO NOT APPLY VIA SEEK. Please apply via Council’s Recruitment Portal at https://plcc.bamboohr.com/careers/72. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Utilising the information package as a guide, your application should include, a cover letter addressing the key criteria of the role and your most recent resume including details of at least two business referees.

Applications close 5:00pm, Tuesday 10th June 2025

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Helena Jones, Manager Community Culture & Recreation at [email protected] or telephone 08 8621 2300.