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The City of Salisbury is one of South Australia’s largest and most progressive Councils, with nearly 500 dedicated staff serving a growing community of 147,000 residents in a region of ever-increasing economic and social importance to the State’s future.  With a total income of $144m, assets of $2.1b, and a significant focus on progressive community engagement and partnerships, the City has an exciting future focused on enhancing economic, social, and sustainability outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Sport and Recreation and working as part of a collaborative Community Development portfolio, this pivotal role is primarily responsible for:

• leading and modelling Council’s vision in delivering the Thrive Strategy through innovative recreation planning and programming;
• activating public open spaces including parks, play-spaces, arts, cultural and civic precincts to create vibrant community spaces;
• developing innovative community partnerships to increase the use of public spaces, clubs and recreation centres;
• leading community initiatives within a dynamic team to deliver impactful projects that enhance community wellbeing, belonging and community spirit;
• building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships to inform policy and strategic decision-making for community benefit;
• managing the planning and implementation of significant community development projects.

With appropriate tertiary qualifications you will also bring substantial experience in a relevant field such as recreation planning, sociology, geography, or environmental psychology.  Other important experience includes:

• the ability to lead and interpret research and consultations into actionable advice that drives positive community outcomes;
• experience in preparing strategic plans, reports, recommendations, and specialist advice to enable Council to achieve quality outcomes;
• proven ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes with staff and stakeholders that add value to Council-led programs and community-led initiatives;
• high-level written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

You will play a pivotal role in creating vibrant and engaging open spaces and activations that enhance community wellbeing and foster a thriving, connected, active, learning, culturally rich, safe, and secure community.  Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to join a customer-focused organisation that continually looks towards innovation, supports its community, and provides staff with a creative workplace and flexible working environment.