EOI - Recreation Officer
Job No:
MEL1475
Location:
Melton
Full Time Fixed Term Position (14.07.2025 – 01.09.2025)
Band 5
The Opportunity
This fixed-term position within the Recreation & Community Activation team. It is a great opportunity to work with community sport and recreation clubs to guide, develop and support their sustainability and capacity to deliver effective services to the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of service, regular and clear communication to community sport and recreation clubs, community groups and residents regarding Council’s sport and recreation facilities, programs and services.
- Administer the allocation of recreation facilities on a seasonal, annual and casual basis.
- Undertake a proactive role in facility management and maintenance to meet the needs of the community including developing and managing occupancy agreements.
- Plan and deliver new and refurbishment projects and programs to recreation facilities.
- Provide guidance and support to community sport and recreation groups and contribute to the implementation of club development initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
- Qualifications in relevant discipline such as recreation, sport management, community development or lesser formal qualification with relevant work skills and experience.
- Experience in working closely with sport, recreation and/or community groups and the administration of related projects and processes.
- Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Current Working with Children Check.
How To Apply
This role reports directly to the Coordinator Sport & Recreation Development and interested staff are encouraged to contact Laine Delahunty to discuss the key responsibilities affiliated with the position in greater detail at Laine.Delahunty@melton.vic.gov.au.
Prior to expressing interest, please ensure that you have a conversation with your supervisor/Manager.
To complete your application, please enter your details below, upload your CV and answer the question regarding a candidate statement detailing your motivation for seeking this role, what you will bring to the role, and the anticipated career development outcomes to be derived. Please note, answering the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description is not required.
Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 12 June 2025
Please note that only employees with 6 months service and who are employed directly with Melton City Council are eligible to apply for internally advertised roles.
At Melton City Council we care for our people, we’re committed to the professional growth of our employees and support balance and flexibility. If you want to work with talented, passionate people and build a thriving and vibrant community, we encourage you to apply. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
