Programs Officer

Southern State Community College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) is seeking a Programs Officer to lead children’s sport and recreation programs across its aquatic and stadium venues in Victoria. You will ensure safety, inclusivity and align activities with SOPs while supervising participants and supporting a positive team culture.

The role requires energetic session delivery, clear communication with children and guardians, and availability for offsite programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering children’s programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging and varied activities.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Pool Lifeguard Certificate (including CPR).
• Provide First Aid or equivalent.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver children’s sport and recreation programs in aquatic and stadium environments.
• Ensure programs are safe, inclusive and aligned with Children’s Programs SOPs.
• Supervise children at all times and support a child safe environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions including warm ups, activities and games.
• Encourage participation for children of all ages and abilities.
• Communicate positively with children, parents, guardians and teachers.
• Assist in creating a supportive and positive team culture.
• Attend training sessions and maintain required qualifications.
• Deliver offsite programs where required.

Skills

Experience with children's programs

Strong communication

Engaging activities

WWC Check (Employee)

Pool Lifeguard CPR

First Aid

Australian working rights

Job description

About State Sport Centres:

The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) operates and maintains over $1 billion assets including four of Australia’s largest multi-sport venues, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), the State Netball and Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium incorporating the State Athletics Centre, and Knox Regional Sports Park including the State Basketball Centre (SBC).

Unlike other major international standard venues that host sport and entertainment events, SSCT venues also provide access for users at all levels, from elite and professional athletes to school and community participants 7 days per week, up to 16 hours a day.

Through the provision of access for all, SSCT makes a unique and significant contribution to Victoria’s sport sector.

Four Workplace Values underpin the work we do: Teamwork, Safety, Excellence & Respect.

About the role:

As the Programs Officer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Deliver children’s sport and recreation programs in aquatic and stadium environments
• Ensure programs are safe, inclusive and aligned with Children’s Programs SOPs
• Supervise children at all times and support a child safe environment
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions including warm ups, activities and games
• Encourage participation for children of all ages and abilities
• Communicate positively with children, parents, guardians and teachers
• Assist in creating a supportive and positive team culture
• Attend training sessions and maintain required qualifications
• Deliver offsite programs where required

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Experience delivering children’s programs
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to deliver engaging and varied activities
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Pool Lifeguard Certificate (including CPR)
• Provide First Aid or equivalent
• Australian working rights

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings, including criminal record, social media, and adverse media checks.

Why is this a great place to work?

You will love working at the State Sport Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:

Our Patrons and Teams

You’ll be surrounded by elite athletes daily and supporting a wide range of elite sports and world-class events, as well as community sport and recreation.

You’ll be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team of people who are great to work with.

Our Venues

Free parking

MSAC Gym and Performance Membership including family and friends’ discounts

Discount at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets

Complimentary court hire for casual bookings across SSCT venues

Our Workplace

Training and professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential support for your mental health

Inclusive environment recognising our diverse workforce and community

Employee recognition through our Values in Action program

Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best.

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities.

The State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children of young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have a zero tolerance for racism, child abuse, discrimination and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.