Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

About the role

The Sport Development & Community Participation team coordinates access to a range of facilities and programs that support Wyndham residents to participate in sport and physical activity. The team manage the programming of a network of 50 outdoor sport and recreation reserves, foster relationships with over 150 community sporting clubs, community groups and schools and deliver a suite of community participation programs which attract 12,500 attendees annually.

As the Team Leader, you’ll thrive working across a broad range of tasks in a fast-paced environment. You’ll forge strong connections with clubs and community groups to support their growth and sustainability goals, and foster connection and alignment between the team and departments across Council to deliver a quality service. You’ll identify and implement opportunities for more community members be physically active and improve administrative processes to provide better customer experiences.

To be successful in this role you will value the development of strong relationships, possess a deep understanding of community sport and its organisation, have the skills to problem solve and collaborate on outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders and lead the team with a positive outlook and focus on continuous improvement.

What your day will look like

• Supervise the day to day operations of the Sport Development and Community Participation team.
• Work alongside three Sport & Recreation Development Officers to manage the use of all sporting reserves and pavilions ensuring equitable community use and access.
• Liaise and advocate with users, leagues and associations, peak sporting bodies and other stakeholders to resolve issues and capitalise on opportunities.
• Plan and implement development opportunities for community sporting clubs, community groups and recreation service providers to enhance the delivery of programs and services for the community.
• Work alongside two Inclusion & Participation Officers to facilitate opportunities for greater community participation in physical activity, particularly for those who experience barriers to participation.

What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Sport Management, Recreation Planning, Community Development or an allied discipline.
• Extensive practical experience in sport and recreation facility management and programming.
• Demonstrated experience in working with community groups and clubs to develop innovative programs and projects that encourage greater participation
• Proven leadership and staff supervision and performance management experience.
• Demonstrated competency in communication including high quality written communications and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and experience in budgeting and financial management principles and procedures

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or (03) 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.