Victoria Daly Regional Council

Recreation Coordinator

• Earn an attractive remuneration package ranging between $78,559 - $81,887 plus superannuation.
• Play a pivotal role in engaging with community members of all ages to participate in recreational activities, directly contributing to the community's development and wellbeing.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including relocation assistance, remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options, 6 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave, and more!

Our passion for community is at the heart of everything we do

Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of Australia's most sustainable, vibrant, and diverse regions. Victoria Daly Regional Council runs a range of programs to engage the Indigenous communities.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/

How you’ll make a difference

Victoria Daly Regional Council is looking for a full-time Recreation Coordinator based in Katherine, NT. 

The Recreation Coordinator will work in conjunction with other programs to actively encourage the engagement of community members of all ages to participate in recreational activities within the community through the Community Safety and Wellbeing program.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. The Recreation Coordinator will work in conjunction with Community Safety and Night Patrol and independently to deliver suitable leisure, recreational and sporting activities to the community members.
2. The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for evaluating activity interest, promoting, and coordinating the activities to be undertaken.
3. Ensure encouragement is provided to develop and incorporate cultural activities for community members to participate in.
4. Ensure monthly plans are created and promoted with activity reporting completed within timeframes.
5. Work with and in conjunction with Community Safety and Night Patrol to ensure the continuation of activities absence from community.
6. Engage in activities that may require working odd hours, evenings and after hours.
7. Assist in the development of plans at a strategic level to ensure the effective delivery of Sport and Recreation activities in the future within the community.
8. Work with community members to promote empowerment and encourage community ownership for all Sport and Recreational activities.

Please click here to see the full position description.

As the Victoria Daly region has a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, you will need to ensure cultural sensitivity and awareness across all activities.

What you’ll bring to the team

To qualify, candidates will need proven knowledge and experience in community engagement, sport and recreation, including evaluating activity interest, promoting and coordinating activities. A Diploma in Youth Services or Community Development is desirable or extensive experience in these fields will also be considered.

Additionally, you will join with the following skills and background:

• Ability to effectively deliver services in an ever-changing environment
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to develop plans, write submissions for grant applications and report writing
• Effective consultation skills
• Ability to manage time and be flexible 
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote communities
• Work Health & Safety understanding

As the ideal candidate, possessing excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to multitask and negotiate, and a professional approach. This role is for someone adaptable, flexible, and capable of meeting delivering high quality recreational activities, making them a perfect fit for our dynamic team environment.

A rewarding role - in more ways than one

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $78,559 - $81,887 per annum + superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy rewarding work in a part of the world rarely seen by outsiders. 

 You will also receive access to a range of additional generous perks, including:

• Relocation assistance available up to $5,000 - let us help you make Katherine your new home
• Remote area allowance of $1,206.60
• Salary sacrifice options available - increase your take-home pay
• 6 weeks of Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
• 10 days of Personal Leave
• Travel allowances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid training and study leave
• Ongoing professional development opportunities - the Council actively supports the career progression of its employees through internal hires for leadership positions

Ready to Apply?

Are you experienced in community engagement, sport and recreation activities and looking for a role where you can support diverse programs and remote communities? Apply Now!

Applications will close on 11th April 2025