Shire of Denmark
Discover Denmark
A vibrant coastal community, connected to the environment, living the village lifestyle.
RECREATION SERVICES COORDINATOR
About us
The Shire of Denmark is a high performing local government with 99% of staff rating the Shire as a positive place to work and appreciate the people they work with.
The positive values and culture demonstrated by staff at the Shire, create an environment where co-workers can connect and EMBRACE a culture that empowers staff to bring the organisation’s values to life through their daily business interactions with the community.
About the Opportunity
The Shire of Denmark’s Recreation Centre is seeking a suitably qualified and passionate individual to support the delivery of key strategic priorities. The Recreation Services Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and delivery of high-level customer service and programs for the Shire of Denmark Recreation Centre, as well as building capacity in the community sport and recreation sector.
This position is full time 76 hours per fortnight and will require flexibility to accommodate early and late closing hours.
Responsibilities of this Role includes:
- Manage the Recreation Centre facility and the delivery of Recreation Centre services effectively and efficiently within a continuous improvement environment
- Identify community sport and recreation needs and, within Councils budget constraints, initiate and facilitate innovative Recreation Centre projects, services and programs to address community needs
- Build and strengthen internal and external Recreation Centre relationships
- Provide supervision and leadership of the Recreation Centre team
About You:
- Tertiary qualification in business, leisure, sport recreation or allied discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent competencies and knowledge
- High-level organisational skills
- High standard of public relations & interpersonal skills
- High standard of written and oral communication skills
- Experience in managing and leading staff in a range of customer service, administrative and program planning duties
- Ability to work autonomously and successfully manage a wide scope of work priorities.
- Computer literacy, MS Office, and keyboard skills.
- Experience working within a Local Government recreation facility (desirable)
The Benefits:
- A generous salary of $85,000 plus 11.5% superannuation - Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government Industry Award 2020 (State Industrial Instrument).
- Additional superannuation matching up to 5%
- Working with the supportive team in Community Development
- Personal development opportunities
- Great opportunity providing challenging and varied scope of works
- Idyllic location, “living the dream” amongst lush forests, beautiful coastal and river environments providing an excellent work life balance.
The Shire welcomes you to apply
For more information on the position or to apply click on the following links, Candidate Information Package and Application for Employment Form.
If you have any questions about the position, Employee Support & Culture can be contacted on (08) 9848 0305.
Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Monday the 18th of November 2024.
David King
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333
Telephone: (08) 9848 0300
Email: enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au
Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au
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