About the role
In this role, you will be leading a team with a focus on the operational needs of sporting groups and community groups whilst  working with a diverse range of community stakeholders.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,157 pa plus super (from 1 July 2025)

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide structured support for staff to enhance quality practices and resource efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise, and manage time to meet targets and deliver outcomes within set timelines.
• Develop and implement mechanisms for coordinated analysis, planning, and project implementation at both strategic and operational levels.
• Establish and support local governance structures in response to community needs and aspirations.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be highly motivated, able to respond and take on many tasks at the same time with experience in staff supervision and leadership development. You will have experience in supporting sporting and community groups in their operations to enable them to grow and prosper and respond to local community need.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in accordance with inherent requirements of the role.
• Experience in sporting and community facility operations.
• Exceptional ability to manage and coordinate complex stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic plans, initiatives, and projects.
• Highly developed analytical, investigative, research and reporting skills.
• Current Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Paul Cotter, Coordinator Community & Recreation | pcotter@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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