Job Task Analysis - Active Kingston Project Officer

• Lead the way in creating vibrant, accessible waterfront experiences as our Strategic Leisure Facilities Officer
• Enjoy professional growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the satisfaction of shaping Kingston’s aquatic future
• Full time, permanent position with flexible work options on offer
• Band 6 $98,266 - $107,214 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Cheltenham Office

Join our team as a Strategic Leisure Facilites Officer

Be the driving force behind maximising our community's access to exceptional aquatic and foreshore facilities. In this customer-centric role, you'll forge vital partnerships with lifesaving clubs, yacht clubs, and stakeholders to develop strategic plans that optimize usage and engagement.

About the role

We are looking for a Strategic Leisure Facilities Officer to join our team. In this role, you will forge powerful partnerships with foreshore clubs whilst unlocking the full potential of our leisure facilities through strategic planning, driving multi-use opportunities and diverse programming that celebrates inclusion and diversity.

What you’ll deliver

• Develop strong working relationships with key leisure facility stakeholders such as foreshore-based clubs and services, facility operators, facility users and industry governing bodies.
• Work with stakeholders to support increased opportunities for the community to participate in aquatic, leisure and water safety programs and services.
• Provide input into Council’s corporate and strategic planning to ensure that future aquatic, leisure, and water safety needs are appropriately considered.
• Support communication between internal departments, clubs/users and the broader community during the delivery of leisure facility capital and maintenance projects, from early identification, priority and vision setting, consultation and engagement through to project delivery, handover, and evaluation.

Your Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in sport and recreation with some relevant experience or
• Less formal qualification with substantial relevant experience
• Experience working with foreshore clubs, industry bodies, school groups and the community is desirable

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Georgia Richards, Acting Team Leader Aquatics and Leisure at [email protected]

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.