Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel
- welcome, belong and succeed
- ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Bookings and Community Centres team are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day bookings and management of Council's community buildings, staffed community centres, sports fields and open space facilities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate person to join the Bookings and Community Centres team in providing high quality customer service to residents and user groups for Council's bookable community spaces. The position is responsible for for the day to day booking management of the Council's community building facilities, Council managed recreational facilities and other facilities as required. This role is also required to work out of and promote our Staffed Community Centres and Bookable Spaces to the wider community, creating opportunities for increase in utilisation.
The duties of the position include the provision of information to internal and external stakeholders regarding council's facilities and assisting with any issues that may arise.
The successful applicant will require :
Experience in office or facility administration or other relevant areaProven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Word, Excel, and preferably Publisher and PowerPointAbility to efficiently write and produce accurate reports, correspondence and documentsExperience in a busy customer service environmentProven communication skills (oral and written), including preparation of written responses to enquiries where requiredAbility to operate an electronic booking system and keep accurate recordsHighly developed problem solving skillsAbility to meet targets / KPIs and competing deadlinesAbility to work in a team environmentHighly developed organisational and time management skillsFirst Aid Certificate (or ability to obtain)Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)Download the position description here for more information.
Position informationTerm contract, full-time position for up to ten (10) months70 hour fortnightAccess to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangementLocated at Council's staffed community centres and bookings administrations team, including Berala, Auburn, Guildford and MerrylandsSalary informationThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.Grade 8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,336.51 to $1,536.98 per week, plus 11.5% superannuationThe commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.WHAT WE CAN OFFERWe promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangementsTraining and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your careerLeave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)Corporate Health Insurance discountsHealth and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate bloodSubsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activitiesFree access to Council owned swimming poolsAccess to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).ABOUT USWhat you'll need to have for this roleThe right to live and work in AustraliaBe able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the positionParticipate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as requiredProvide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.EnquiriesTelephonePatricia Ram, Coordinator Bookings and Community Centres8757 9748for further information.Closing date : 11 : 59pm, Friday 4 Oct