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Senior Reserves and Facilities Officer

Richmond Valley Council

Date posted: April 16, 2025

Closes: May 05, 2025


Be part of a team that delivers service excellence 

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the effective management, operation, maintenance and improvement of Council parks, reserves, and building facilities, providing positive outcomes for the community.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Deliver effective management of Council’s parks, reserves, and recreational facilities. Ensuring the facilities are maintained and operational, bookings, user agreements, leasing and licence processes meet legislative requirements and relevant stakeholders are involved in the improvement of these facilities.

  • Undertake pre-planning of projects to ensure shovel-ready repair or improvement projects are planned to optimise use of resources and support the sourcing of grant funding applications.

  • Undertake regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders for usage, maintenance, operational, renewals and upgrades of existing facilities.

  • Contribute to the coaching and mentoring of team members, providing them opportunity to continually develop and learn.

  • Prepare and maintain a wide range of accurate documentation and systems associated with the operation of Councils reserves, facilities and asset management requirements.

  • Carry out routine compliance inspections and organise minor repairs for operational needs as required.

  • Provide accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council data capture devices and systems to ensure relevant reports and statistics are accessible to support effective decision making.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources.

  • Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required.

We are looking for 

A motivated individual with strong administration skills and safety-first focus who is a team player. Someone who has a proven high level of stakeholder and community engagement, particularly in regard to the management of community facilities or property management experience. You are competent in the use of computer operating software packages relating to word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets. You are flexible, adaptable and responsive to change.
 

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • Certificate IV in Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent AND three years’ experience in a related environment

  • General Construction Induction (WHS White Card)

  • Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $77,074 to $88,634 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 4 May 2025

Contact: Kim Anderson, Manager Asset Systems and Planning - (02) 6660 0378

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

 

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