Community Programs Officer
Job No.: 567894
Work type: Continuing
Full time
Continuing
Bundoora Campus
Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
About the position
La Trobe Sport oversees the active engagement of the wider community in the
campus through the use of its sporting facilities and sport services.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Under broad supervision of the Commercial Programs Manager, implement the
delivery of key community participation programs.
Identify and action participation targets and growth outcomes of the
School Holiday Programs, Children's Birthday Parties, Active Recreation
School & Community programs, including Diversity and Inclusion Programs.
Work closely with the Regional Sports Coordinator to activate the regional
action plan for community engagement programs including, holiday programs,
birthday parties and integrate diverse communities including schools into
participation programs.
Liaise, communicate, and build effective professional relationships with
internal and external departments, organisations and stakeholders to drive
visibility and increase demand of active recreation community programs
across a broad range of users.
Facilitate end-to-end bookings and program administration for all dry
program enquiries. Including but not limited to responding to queries,
providing quotes, confirming bookings, creating access schedules, ensuring
facilities are prepared and programs are appropriately staffed.
Supervise the activities of front-line dry-programs team to ensure the
facilitation of safe and engaging active recreation programs. This
includes but is not limited to, recruitment and onboarding, staff training
and development, maintenance of rostering and payroll systems.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
Relevant undergraduate qualifications in sport management, sport and
exercise science or related fields; or an equivalent combination of
relevant experience and education/training.
Relevant knowledge and experience in the delivery of active recreation
programs in community participation and education sectors.
Ability to undertake assessment of community and stakeholder needs and
implement new initiatives and programs in response.
Proven ability to lead, support and engage a team of front-line staff and
proven ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance and
management of risk, specific to the delivery of safe and engaging active
recreation programs.
A positive and proactive approach to work, including the willingness to
get hands on and upskill as required .
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and
experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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Benefits:
17% employer contributed superannuation
On site child care facilities
Flexible work arrangements
Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La
Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 20th October 2024
Position Enquiries: Jessica Serpiello, Commercial Programs Manager
via email [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
via email [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - Community Programs Officer.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this
position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following
documents:
A Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, based on the
Position Description;
An up to date resume and
A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential
Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position', which is
located in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and
encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application
and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as
accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be
offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children
Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid
Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
