About the City
City of Greater Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional municipality providing services to a growing population of 244,000 residents across 1247km2 comprised of urban, suburban, rural and coastal environments located 75km from Melbourne. The spectacular beauty of the natural environment and the creative design and historical significance of its built environment make the municipality a major tourism magnet for local and international visitors.

Our people take pride in their work and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of residents of the Geelong region. Employees are provided with engaging and rewarding work and a culture of respect and collaboration. On offer are professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, parental leave – 14 weeks paid leave, health & wellbeing program, discounted gym memberships at council facilities and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and professional team, working together for the community.

About the Social Planning & Investment Department

This department is part of our Community Life Division, and is responsible for the management of the City's social infrastructure across community planning, policy development, business development and focused marketing, and the identification and review of future social investment opportunities.

About the Role
The position leads and supports a team of staff focused on the planning, development and delivery of sport and recreation throughout the City of Greater Geelong in accordance with Council policies and priorities.

The key objective of this role is to coordinate Council’s approach to enhancing its sport and recreation network of facilities through the development and implementation of policies and plans that encourages and supports community participation in physical activity.

Some of the key responsibilities in this role, will include:

1. Leading a team to ensure development of local area plans that will drive the delivery of sport and recreation, in conjunction with key internal and external stakeholders.
2. Creating and maintaining a culture within the team that is consistent with the organisation’s values, that ensures staff feel valued, productive, engaged and supported.
3. Leading and ensuring the development of any policies, standards, procedures and strategic documents that guide the delivery of high quality contemporary sport and recreation outcomes for the community.
4. Working collaboratively across divisions and with relevant stakeholders in planning for sport and recreation.
5. Ensuring the department is represented and contributing (as required) to the development and review of precinct structure plans and other strategic land use planning.
6. Ensuring the organisation is represented in broader social planning processes and consultations, with key internal and external stakeholders.
   Ensuring systems and processes are in place that provide data and insights on any provision or service gaps to inform future sport and recreation development priorities.
7. Monitoring and advising on the implications arising from government policy and funding opportunities relating to sport and recreation planning.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will require:

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or experience at a comparable level of responsibility.
2. Demonstrable experience and an excellent reputation in the leadership and management of people within a comparable organisation.
3. Experience in developing policies and strategies to support the effective planning and delivery of sport and recreation.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with a range of community stakeholders, including developers, councillors and other key external stakeholders.
5. Ability to effectively manage complex projects from consultation, concept development, and design phases through to full implementation.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including reports, successful funding submissions, and presentations.
7. Satisfactory Police and Working with Children Checks.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Enquiries: Fiona Zinn | 03 5272 4087 | FZinn@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 16 August 2019.

City of Greater Geelong values equal opportunity, fairness and enjoys a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and people of all other cultural backgrounds.