Sport and Recreation Manager Job in Darwin 0801, Northern Territory Australia

Sport and Recreation Manager

Tiwi Islands Shire Council
The Tiwi Islands are located 80 km north of Darwin in the beautiful Arafura Sea. There are two islands, Bathurst Island and Melville Island with a total land mass of 8320 sq km.
Recipient of 50:50 Vision Council for Gender Equity. Bronze Award Winners 2010
All employment is covered by the Local Government Industry Award 2010. Positions also attract 9% superannuation and six weeks annual leave.

SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGER
Local Government Industry Award 2010 – Level 10 $70,936.54
Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the position is responsible for supporting community health and well being through the efficient and effective provision of and maximum access to sport, leisure, recreation and after school programs on the Tiwi Islands.
Applicants must have good organisation and communication skills to enable management of Programs and Services and staff, as well as mentoring and training of Sport and Recreation Co-ordinators and Officers. The position is also responsible for planning activities and services within the context of the Council’s Strategic Plan, and encouraging employment and involvement of local Aboriginal people in all facets of the program/service activities.

If you would like to receive a copy of the Position Descriptions or want to know more about these positions please email recruitment@tiwiislands.nt.gov.au , or phone 0427 894 041 Responses to the selection criteria are a requirement of all applications, along with a current CV. Applications close COB Monday 21 November 2011

This ad appeared in Northern Territory News on 12 Nov 11