Job Task Analysis - Active Kingston Leadership

• Great opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and mutual support
• Flexible working options available including remote work and flexible hours
• Close to public transport with free on-site parking
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Band 7, $107,531 - $ 120,465 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location: Cheltenham

At Kingston Council, we pride ourselves on exceptional community service that makes a real difference. We're seeking an energetic Principal Recreation Planner to join our dynamic Active Kingston team and help shape the future of sport and recreation in our vibrant municipality.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in understanding the sport and recreation needs of the Kingston community to ensure Council responds to these needs in the planning, development and promotion of sport and recreation activities, and spaces.  The role will lead the development of strategic plans and policies to align Council's recreation and community facilities with service demand, ensuring a diverse and accessible range of activities and opportunities that enhance and strengthen community health and wellbeing for the Kingston community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Use specialist analytical skills to understand behaviours and motivations related to sport and recreation participation, including community profiling, demographic analysis, and demand forecasting.
• Apply expert analytical and investigative skills to formulate policy options.
• Manage innovative strategic planning, including master planning, policy reviews, needs and gap analysis, feasibility assessments, and prioritisation assessments.

An opportunity to shine:

We're seeking an experienced planner with a passion for community wellbeing and inclusion. You'll bring exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, strategic thinking, and a track record in developing contemporary sport/recreation strategies and solutions.

To succeed, you'll need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in sport/recreation planning, community development or a related field (or extensive experience)
• In-depth knowledge of sport, active recreation and planning principles
• Exceptional project management capabilities
• A knack for interpreting data and preparing high-quality reports

As well as a supportive team environment, we offer:

• Flexible and family-friendly work practices
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together.

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.