Active Banyule Lead

• Lead projects and programs with a direct impact on community health and wellbeing
• Full-time Permanent Position

Drive strategy, policy, and projects to boost Sport and Recreation participation in the community, championing health and wellbeing for all!

About Us:

The Sport, Recreation and Community Infrastructure Team is responsible for the provision of high-quality sport and recreation programs and services including but not limited to Sport and Leisure Planning, Facility Development, Community Facilities and Contract Management, Leisure Programs and Activities, Management of Community Hall and Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, Community Liaison and Engagement.

Role Overview:

The Active Banyule Lead is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Active Banyule - Sport and Recreation Plan. This role focuses on strategy, policy development, planning, and project management to support and develop sport and recreation participation within the community that promotes Health and Wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the Active Banyule Plan.
• Support the delivery of sports infrastructure and facilities through the implementation of the capital works program.
• Lead and participate in project teams, coordinating and consulting both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and review policies for recreation and sport, coordinating efforts and planning.
• Collaborate for inclusive sport and recreation outcomes that support increased participation and positive health and wellbeing for all in the community.
• Lead the development of programs and projects, responding to emerging community needs and promoting access, equity and inclusion.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated capacity to lead the implementation of Council’s Active Banyule through collaborative work practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with associations, clubs, and the community to develop and create inclusive sport and recreation outcomes that support increased participation and positive health and well-being.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to plan and deliver capital works projects including project definition, consultation and management of diverse stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
• Well-developed knowledge of strategy and local government policy as it relates to sports, recreation and health and wellbeing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt communications to an identified purpose, build relationships and gain stakeholder cooperation with varied levels of understanding and/or experience.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant work.
• Previous experience working in local government (highly desirable).
• A driver's license.

How to apply:

Please upload your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the position, please reach out to Melinda Ramsey, Sports, Recreation and Community Infrastructure Coordinator at melinda.ramsey@banyule.vic.gov.au or on 04 3460 7913. Alternatively, you can contact Nicole Maslin, Manager Healthy and Active Communities at nicole.maslin@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday 22 September 2024at 11.45PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values:

Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements.
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Study assistance
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.