• Part time (0.4 FTE), Ongoing
  • Band 5, Starting salary $72,832 (pro rata) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Participation Officer to join the Sport & Leisure team to play a significant role in supporting both sporting clubs and volunteer organisations to be efficient and effective in providing their services to the community.

In this role you will collaborate with the community and sporting clubs to undertake forward-planning, promote activities and partner with programs to enhance their overall sustainability. The role will have an emphasis on increasing physical activity and participation, assisting with developing the capacity of volunteers and support implementation of programs for health and wellbeing outcomes.

This role is 2 days a week with flexibility on the days and hours worked.

About You

The successful applicant will have qualifications in sport and recreation or a related discipline as well as knowledge of recreation, open space and health promotion principles, excellent communication and engagement skills and the ability to manage small projects.

A satisfactory police records check and Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Work on a range of valued and interesting projects | Support our community
  • Annual salary increases | Learning and development opportunities
  • Stable and secure employment | Achieve work/life balance

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mark Sharp Coordinator Sport & Leisure on 0403 788 472.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 25 September 2024.

Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Part Time
Total Vacancies
1

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City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia