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Employment Opportunity - Sport And Facilities Officer
Location: Port Hedland Leisure   Occupation: Leisure   Division: Community Services - Leisure Facilities
Level 4 - $100,625.10 (inc $20,000.00 Port Hedland allowance)

The Town
Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia’s beautiful North West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for the community and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships.

Within this role you will utilise your organisational skills as you provide operational business support and coordinate the use of sport and recreation facilities for events and programs. You will be responsible for assisting the local sporting community to develop projects and programs to improve the management, capacity and governance of sport and recreation activities within the Town. This can include facilitating club development training, education, information and workshops.

Working within the Sports and Recreation team, this full time, permanent position is based at the Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland

If you have strong communication and organisational skills with the ability work autonomously while building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, we want to hear from you!

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached position description.

Essential Experience

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in successful development and implementation of programs and events that meet community needs.
• Practical knowledge of community consultation and engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing grants and sponsorship.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• National Police Clearance
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current ‘C’ class manual drivers license
• Rights to work in Australia
• Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• $5000 relocation assistance
• Six weeks annual leave
• Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
• Training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by:

• Post:   PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721
• Hand:  Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact Khristle Barr, Coodinator Sports and Reacreation on (08) 9158 9750 or recruitment@porthedland.wa.gov.au  

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.45pm Tuesday 15th August 2023

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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