Community Development Officer - Recreation

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Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house ledership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions

To deliver initiatives associated with recreation in accordance with the Moira Shire Council Plan.
Work with external stakeholders to deliver increased participation in sport and recreation across Moira
To actively engage our community in consultation and planning processes for the improved use of existing recreational services and facilities.
To identify opportunities to attract funding to deliver projects, sporting/recreational programs and events.
To liaise with Community Asset Committees, community recreation reserves, Showgrounds and active recreational facilities
Plan for and deliver outcomes of Council’s Recreation Strategy and Aquatic Strategy, Open Space Strategy, Small Town Sports Sustainability Strategy
Consult with community providers and representatives to review and plan for the provision of recreation programs and develop policies and protocol accordingly.
Prepare written reports, correspondence and other administrative tasks as required
Identify learning and upskilling priorities that support the delivery of community training and development programs.
Participate in organisational planning and relevant training programs.
Support delivery of functions across the Community Wellbeing Development such as Arts, Culture, First Nations, Community Safety, Grants promotion and assessment and Volunteer recognition.
Assist in the development and delivery of Community Action Plans and events

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria

Relevant qualifications and experience in Community Development or Recreational related field or proven experience in delivering community engagement programs and initiatives.
Strong understanding of community capacity building, community, consultation, facilitation practices and grant application submissions.
Ability to liaise and establish working relationships with residents, government authorities, service agencies and community groups.
Well-developed communication skills including the capacity to prepare clear and timely advice, concise reports and briefing documents, and make oral and written presentations to diverse stakeholder groups and Council.

Desirable qualifications and experience

Demonstrated experience in project and event management and facilitating community consultation.
Broad knowledge of issues, trends and Government policies and priorities impacting communities in rural and regional Victoria.
Previous experience in Local Government
Previous experience in emergency recovery management