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• Oversee the management and operations of major contracted leisure facilities
• Maximise community access to and participation in sports, leisure and physical activity within leisure facilities in partnership with contracted service providers and operators
• Drive the delivery of agreed service standards with an aim to continuously improve physical activity outcomes across Councils contracted leisure facilities

Permanent Full Time Band 7 Position: $109,139 – $121,944 p.a. plus super 
Preston Council Office, 274 Gower Street, Preston 
Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to meet your lifestyle needs

Are you a specialist in the field of aquatic and leisure facility management and operations? If you have industry-based experience in Sport, Recreation and Leisure Facility operations and contract management processes within the Local Government setting, this may be your next career move. 

Your role will be to deliver innovative, sustainable and outcomes-based facility management and operations results in partnership with the contracted service provider. You will oversee the operations of a variety of brand new and existing leisure facilities including:

• Northcote Aquatic and Leisure Centre
• Narrandjeri Stadium
• Darebin Community Sports Stadium
• Northcote Public Golf Course
• Bundoora Park Golf Course

You will manage the licences and leases within the John Cain Memorial Park Complex at the Darebin International Sports Complex (DISC).

In addition to overseeing the management and operations of the above aquatic, leisure and sporting facilities, you will support the delivery of the capital works program in relation to the facilities. 

We are seeking an independent contract management specialist in the leisure sector with the ability to develop strong relationships and work in partnership with service providers, the community and Council. You must be a strategic thinker and pay particular attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please click here to obtain a position description, and the application process or call Mandy Nolton, Recruitment Consultant, on 0400 679 433 or email mandy@recpeople.com.au 

Applications close 9.00am AEST on Monday 8 July, 2024