Your new role

The Indoor Leisure Facilities Officer is integral to ensure the health and safety of all Indoor Leisure staff and facility users. This role will lead the Duty Officer team and support the development of all Indoor Leisure employees in risk management, emergency management and facility compliance requirements.

The role participates in the Council’s planning processes and will contribute to the successful operation and management of the Indoor Leisure Centre’s. The portfolio includes Rowville Community Centre, Knox Regional Netball Centre, Carrington Park Leisure Centre/ Multipurpose Facility and Aimee Seebeck Hall and other venues or services as required by agreement.

This role is permanent part time 0.55 FTE (21 hours per week) and will require the incumbent to work onsite across the venues as required. The successful incumbent would preferably be available Monday 9.30am - 3.30pm, Tuesday 1.30pm - 6.00pm, Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm and Thursday 1.30pm - 6.00pm or can provide similar availability. 

This is a Band 5 classified role, remuneration will be $78,036.84 to $90,793.94 pro rata (depending on skills and experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

1. Ensure the Indoor Leisure Centre’s facilities and equipment are well maintained and safe.
2. Undertake a range of administrative and general duties to support the day-to-day delivery of the Centre’s programs and services.
3. Continually develop/ improve risk identification and mitigation process and on-going safety management process.
4. In collaboration with the Emergency Management Team support the activation and coordination of the Knox Regional Netball Centre and/or Rowville Community Centre as Relief Centre where required.
5. Participate and take lead where required in the review, development and implementation of processes and procedures impacting Council’s Indoor Leisure facilities.
6. Supervise, support and provide guidance in the development of the casual and part time Duty Officer team including progressing clear expectations and the Roadmap process.
7. Assist in the rectification of maintenance requests as well as providing feedback on the quality and delivery of building maintenance, cleaning and other service contracts.
8. Assist in the delivery of the capital works programs.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

For further information on this role please contact Cassandra Disken at cassandra.disken@knox.vic.gov.au or on 0476 019 060.

To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by: 11 November 2024 

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why Us

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 SAFETY - Inherent Requirements Table -Indoor Leisure Centre .docx

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.