MANAGER PARKS AND RECREATION

• Picton location / South West Sydney
• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary based on skills and experience
• Generous and regular flexible working arrangements

Wollondilly Shire Council is experiencing tremendous growth and an opportunity exists for an experienced leader to manage Council’s Parks and Recreation Team.

This exciting management role will lead our Parks and Recreation team in providing exceptional customer service and quality services to our community. Reporting to the Director Shire Services, you will be responsible in providing leadership and strategic direction to the Parks and Recreation team in the management and coordination of various community services within the Shire.

About Council

Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means you will be provided with a flexible and inclusive working environment that provides a positive, productive and highly skilled workforce where every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow.

You will help to achieve our vision to make Wollondilly an even better place, together. You will also live our corporate values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Staff Social activities

Selection Criteria - Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant and applicable area
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience with an understanding of the areas of expertise within Parks and Recreation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, influence and drive change to gain commitment and develop a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the development of schedules and delivering services
• Demonstrated experience in understanding operational and delivery planning, budget management and reporting
• Demonstrated procurement and contract management of applicable contracts (e.g. mowing, street sweeping & town beautification)
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Class C Drivers Licence

Desirable Requirements

·      Local Government Experience in the recreational services area

·      An understanding of the principles of Asset Management as it relates to services delivery strategies

Further Information: Peter Buckley, Director Shire Service on 0408 724 080.

Closing Date: 5pm Monday, 8 July 2024.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website: Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement. Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants may be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake a Police Background Check, Credential Check and Bankruptcy Check.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.