Recreation Officer

City of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care and cultural leave

Flexible working

Leadership development program

Course reimbursement

Study leave

Parental leave 26 weeks

Employee assistance program

Long service awards

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a Recreation Officer to join our Ultimo Community Centre. You will deliver social, cultural, educational or recreational programs with a focus on customer service and community development.

The role requires event or project management experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and the ability to work across diverse communities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of $88,594 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with planning and delivery of social, cultural, educational or recreational programs
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to undertake relevant training
• Valid Working With Children Check and willingness to undergo a Criminal Record Check

Skills

Program delivery

First aid

WWCC clearances

Bilingual Mandarin (adv)

Job description

Ultimo location

CITY SPACES/Social City/City Life

Full Time/Permanent opportunity

$88,594.00 per annum plus superannuation

About The Role

Make a positive difference in our diverse community as a Recreation Officer at our Ultimo Community Centre.

You will possess excellent customer service and administrative skills and experience in delivering community programs, along with an understanding of community development. You will also have experience in event or project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation with excellent organisational, written and communication skills.

You Will Have

• Demonstrated experience with planning and delivery of social, cultural, educational or recreational programs
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to undertake relevant training
• Valid Working With Children Check and willingness to undergo a Criminal Record Check in accordance with legislated requirements for this position.

To best support our diverse community, bilingual candidates are highly desirable, with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin considered an advantage. Experience in facility operations will also be highly regarded.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check.

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What We Can Offer You

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail] 02 9265 9333.

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.