Facilities Officer - Central
- Salary: $74,079 - $83,267 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Join a team that supports community health & fitness
- Work in a fast-paced environment
About the role
This is a 6-month contract position working full-time, 35 hours per week at Bay & Basin Leisure Centre.
The Facilities Officer plays a pivotal role in the overall operation of the Central Precinct and is an essential customer liaison with internal and external stakeholders of Council. This position is a key point of contact for sporting groups, community groups and management committees to connect with Council's Central facilities.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Central Leisure Manager, the focus of this position is to:
- Facilitate the smooth running of Council's Public halls, community centres, sportsgrounds and showgrounds
- Perform the role of "Management Committee Ombudsman" for Council Management Committees and provide advice and assistance with issues
- Prepare reports to Council and others as required
- Provide assistance with grant applications
- Ensure public hire activities are in accordance with Management Committee Guidelines and Council's adopted Fees & Charges
- Promote high level of customer service, provide professional and prompt responses to requests or complaints and administer bookings for Council managed community facilities
Please refer to attached job description for other duties required of this role.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualification in business, property management, recreation planning or management, event management or related field, or equivalent
- Experience in community facility management
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to manage high workloads and multiple competing demands
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding and experience using electronic venue booking systems
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold relevant to the role.
- What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- Briefly describe any experience you have managing budgets and/or making decisions on spending.
- This position requires an NSW Working With Children Check, please provide your Working With Children Check number.
Contact: Simon Brown - Central Leisure Manager - 02 4429 3665
Applications Close: Thursday 7 November 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
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