Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

The Sport & Recreation Planning & Partnerships Officer role is responsible for the strategic planning and provision of sporting facilities, services and programs that meet the needs of Wyndham’s growing and diverse community. Working at a strategic level, planning, monitoring and evaluating Council’s key sport and recreation documents, you will help shape how Council plans for current and future participation in sport and active recreation.

In partnership with relevant State Sporting Associations, State and Federal Government departments, community service organisations and private entities, you will develop, monitor and evaluate strategic partnerships that advance sport and active recreation outcomes and support the vision of an Active Wyndham.

What your day will look like

• Develop, monitor and evaluate sport and recreation strategies and policy’s/frameworks to respond to existing and emerging community needs.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders to support strategic planning and delivery outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and policies to inform continuous improvement and future planning.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities, including preparing grant applications and submissions.
• Contribute to the planning, business case development and delivery of sport and recreation projects.
• Identify, prioritise and develop partnerships with organisations, including peak sporting bodies, community service organisations and private entities to advance shared objectives to increase physical activity and participation across Wyndham.
• Support sport and recreation facility activation through research into innovative activation models,
• Establish and support effective governance, stakeholder engagement and team collaboration to achieve agreed outcomes.

What you will bring

• A tertiary qualification (degree) in Recreation Planning, Management, Community Development or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and reviewing strategic plans and policies, ideally within a local government or public sector context.
• Experience working with sport and recreation clubs, associations and peak bodies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to consult, collaborate and influence the community, sporting organisations and government partners.
• Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively and professionally within a diverse team environment.

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.

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.