Program Officers - NSW Department of Arts, Sport and Recreation - Various Centres

The NSW Department of Arts, Sport and Recreation is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct, equity, diversity and flexible work practices.  Applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety, Ethical Practice and the Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement.  The Department welcomes applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious groups and people with a disability.

Program Officers at Berry, Lake Burrendong and Lake Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centres. Position No:DASRS08/52.

The positions are temporary appointments for up to three years. Total remuneration package valued from $76,018, includes employer’s contribution to superannuation (Salary $47,627 pa to $69,741pa). Please note this position also attracts an additional Sport and Recreation allowance of $8,505 pa. An eligibility list for similar positions at other locations will be created from this process.

Position Purpose
Responsible for the development, co-ordination and delivery of programs (including residential programs) conducted at the Department’s Sport and Recreation Centres.

Selection Criteria:

• Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation or Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
• Appropriate knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of outdoor recreational programs with a demonstrated ability to facilitate appropriate client driven outcomes. 
• Ability to work with diverse client groups and a commitment to high level customer service.
• Sound judgement skills and a commitment to ethical decision making. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work as part of a team and show initiative in a challenging, creative and fun environment. 
• Current First Aid, Resuscitation and Bronze medallion qualifications.
• Experience with computer applications.

Notes: It is an offence under the NSW Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position. Recommended applicants for positions will be the subject of a criminal record check. No offers of employment will be made until all relevant clearances are finalised. Applicants MUST obtain information pack and complete all relevant paperwork.

Applications marked ‘Confidential’ to:
The Senior Employee Relations Officer – Recruitment, Corporate Human Resources Group, NSW Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation, GPO Box 7060, SYDNEY NSW 2001 or email recruitment@dasr.nsw.gov.au