Sports Facilities Leader
- Work with local sports clubs
- Lead programming across our premium facilities.
- Salary $68,246.88 – 72,470.84 per annum + super.
We’d love for you to join our talented team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre: Known to locals as the BARC, offers indoor basketball courts, a 25m lap pool, spa, sauna, health club and group fitness classes. In 2019, the BARC underwent a redevelopment of the pool, cafe and customer service areas to offer a modern and accessible facility for the region.
W.O.R.L.D Sporting Precinct: With construction completed in 2024 the W.O.R.L.D sporting precinct offers international standard synthetic and turf hockey pitches, netball courts and clubrooms. Future developments of the precinct will include new rectangular pitches designed for local sport such as soccer.
We'd love for you to join talented team, committed to making a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
The Opportunity: As a Sport Facilities Leader, you’ll oversee sports programming, facility bookings, and community engagement across our state-of-the-art venues, including the BARC indoor stadium and W.O.R.L.D. Sports Precinct. From managing maintenance schedules to supporting partnerships with local clubs, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating vibrant and inclusive recreation experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise sports programs and user group activities at multiple venues
- Oversee maintenance, bookings, and user agreements to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborate with community groups and drive participation in sports events.
- Promote safe and inclusive practices across all facilities.
Based in Bairnsdale, with regular travel across the region, this is a full-time, ongoing position.
What we’re looking for (Key Selection Criteria)
- Experience in scheduling, maintaining and supervising Sports facilities.
- Experience working with Volunteer Groups and Committees.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in managing budgets
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, pre-employment medical and hold an employee WWCC. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We’re Proud Of
- Council offers flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid work flexibility, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave.
- We will support your continued professional development and training through study, workshops and conferences.
- Council has a significant organisational focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
- We create engaging community initiatives that make a difference across the whole shire.
- We’re focused on your wellbeing, providing access to our EAP, an active social group and a Health and Wellbeing committee promoting regular health initiatives.
Excited? We want to hear from you! Please submit:
- A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
- A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees
- A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria
Applications close at 11.59pm on 7 January 2025. Interviews will be held W/C 13/1/25
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Kris Wain, Manager Recreation Facilities and Services on 5153 9500
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. A valid Working With Children Check is required for applicable positions.
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