Community Programs Officer

Community Programs Officer

Job No.: 567894

Work type: Continuing, Full time

Location: Bundoora Campus

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About the position

La Trobe Sport oversees the active engagement of the wider community in the campus through the use of its sporting facilities and sport services.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Under broad supervision of the Commercial Programs Manager, implement the delivery of key community participation programs.
• Identify and action participation targets and growth outcomes of the School Holiday Programs, Children’s Birthday Parties, Active Recreation School & Community programs, including Diversity and Inclusion Programs.
• Work closely with the Regional Sports Coordinator to activate the regional action plan for community engagement programs including, holiday programs, birthday parties and integrate diverse communities including schools into participation programs.
• Liaise, communicate, and build effective professional relationships with internal and external departments, organisations and stakeholders to drive visibility and increase demand of active recreation community programs across a broad range of users.
• Facilitate end-to-end bookings and program administration for all dry program enquiries. Including but not limited to responding to queries, providing quotes, confirming bookings, creating access schedules, ensuring facilities are prepared and programs are appropriately staffed.
• Supervise the activities of front-line dry-programs team to ensure the facilitation of safe and engaging active recreation programs. This includes but is not limited to, recruitment and onboarding, staff training and development, maintenance of rostering and payroll systems.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Relevant undergraduate qualifications in sport management, sport and exercise science or related fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in the delivery of active recreation programs in community participation and education sectors.
• Ability to undertake assessment of community and stakeholder needs and implement new initiatives and programs in response.
• Proven ability to lead, support and engage a team of front-line staff and proven ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance and management of risk, specific to the delivery of safe and engaging active recreation programs.
• A positive and proactive approach to work, including the willingness to get hands on and upskill as required.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 20th October 2024

Position Enquiries: Jessica Serpiello, Commercial Programs Manager via email J.Serpiello@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD - Community Programs Officer.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, based on the Position Description;
• An up to date resume and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised: 03/10/2024

Closing Date: 20/10/2024