Manager and recreation

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region. Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities.


A fantastic opportunity exists for a five (5) year fixed-term full time Manager Parks & Recreation to join Isaac Regional Council's Engineering & Infrastructure (E&I) Directorate, based within the Isaac Region.



ABOUT OUR REGION
The Isaac Region offers residents the ultimate in both ‘tree’ and ‘sea’-change lifestyles. The region’s towns are vibrant, friendly country communities boasting modern and convenient services with plenty to see and do. Families value the region as a great place to raise children in a safe and secure environment; one that people from all generations flock to. It is this connectivity and community spirit which continues to contribute to the region’s quality of life. To further explore Isaac Regional Council, visit



ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director Engineering and Infrastructure, the Manager Parks & Recreation will provide overall operational and strategic management and ownership of parks and recreation operational and capital programs and is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and delivery of parks and recreation activities.



ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated senior management experience of Parks and Recreation teams, preferably in Local Government;
• Experience in providing strategic leadership in identifying community and customer needs analysis, strategy and policy development, establishing performance standards and monitoring and reporting on performance
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with external agencies as relevant to parks and recreation requirements;
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to parks and recreation or similar or significant demonstrated experience in a similar role;
• White Card (Construction Industry).

BENEFITS

• Very attractive remuneration package, inclusive of housing and full private-use vehicle (cost free vehicle for use within Queensland, in accordance with policy);
• A five (5) year fixed-term full-time contract;
• Relocation Assistance;
• 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading;
• Up to 13.5% super in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement;
• Plus a lot of other great benefits!

OUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued, included and accommodated. Now is the time to join this team!



HOW TO APPLY
For more details on this exciting position contact Robert Perna – Director, Engineering & Infrastructure during business hours. Phone: Robert Perna – or Email: .


To submit your application – please follow the link to download a copy of the Position Description. Please provide sufficient information (noting the Key Competencies on the Position Description), demonstrating why you are the right person for this opportunity, along with your resume and cover letter.


Link to Position Description:

Applications Close: Sunday 2 June 2024

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.