About the position:
The Sport & Leisure Planner is responsible for the supervision of all sporting user groups at the City’s sporting precincts, in particular, the implementation of capital works and renewal applications or maintenance enquiries associated with these facilities. The position is to also identify opportunities for hosting high profile sporting events, securing grant funding and provide general advice and consultation to the sporting community on issues that affect their long-term sustainability (e.g. leasing issues, service agreements etc.).
Key accountabilities:
- Act as the liaison officer for all correspondence relating to sporting communications, in particular for City managed sporting facilities.
- Respond to sporting user groups and ensure effective communications are actioned in a timely manner relating to maintenance or sporting enquiries.
- Source, identify and engage with stakeholders to initiate high profile sporting event opportunities with significant economic benefits into the CGG community.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Mark Adams, Manager Sport & Leisure on (08) 9956 6720.
Position requirements:
Experience working with community and/or sporting groups at a regional level would be very beneficial for any candidate applying for this role. Experience working with multi-use facilities and mitigating disputes between different stakeholders would also be highly regarded.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
The Sport & Leisure Planner position has a salary starting from $89,127 per annum or $45.1046 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
- Sound knowledge of funding sources and grant application and administration processes
- Developed knowledge of project management and budget preparation in relation to capital works and renewals at sporting precincts
- Experience in working in a team environment and engaging with volunteer sporting groups
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 18 March 2025.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
