Sports and Greenspaces Administrator

Job No: BC3419 Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses. Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities. About the opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated, appropriately qualified and experienced individual to join our Sports Clubs Liaison team. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity where you will play a key role in supporting the management and operation of community and recreation facilities across the city. As the Sports and Greenspaces Administrator, you will be central to liaising with sporting bodies, clubs and external partners regarding ground and facility allocation, while providing professional advice to ensure the effective administration of our city's sporting facilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the management and bookings to ensure the efficient use and allocation of sports fields, amenities, and recreation infrastructure
• Oversee day-to-day administrative tasks including sports club scheduling, community event bookings, record maintenance, and stakeholder communication
• Deliver a high standard of customer service through clear and consistent communication about sports grounds, open spaces, and other park and recreation facilities.

Qualifications and experience Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Sports Management, Recreation and/or relevant experience in a similar position
• Suitable experience in an administrative function or similar role
• Experience in managing community sporting facilities and the proven ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience in the promotion and organisation of events and functions
• Demonstrated customer service and correspondence skills
• Demonstrated experience using computer software programs including Microsoft Office and the maintenance and development of databases
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Availability to work flexible working hours
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,502.79 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.