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Team Leader - Sports Development and Strategic Planning - Vacancy DetailsPosition:Organisation Unit:Location:Package:Closing:Synopsis:INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSGreater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria. It has a well-developed economy driven by its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries including food processing, manufacturing, and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often called ''The Food Bowl of Australia,'' as about 25% of Victoria''s agricultural production value is generated here.Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000 and an annual expenditure budget exceeding $118 million. The region is culturally diverse, with 9.9% of residents born overseas. It offers excellent education, recreation, cultural, social, and health facilities, and tourism is a growing focus for the area.Position: Team Leader - Sports Development and Strategic PlanningSalary: $98,273.24 per annumClosing Date: Friday, 4 July 2025Employment Type: Full-time - PermanentGreater Shepparton City Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Parks, Sport & Recreation department as the Team Leader for Sports Development & Strategic Planning.In this role, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of key initiatives related to sport and recreation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sport and recreation, with a focus on achieving quality outcomes for the community through high-level customer service and interpersonal skills.The position requires an individual with:Excellent organisational skillsThe drive and ability to work independentlyA proactive approach to meeting deadlines with attention to detailTertiary qualifications or extensive experience in a relevant field such as recreation, strategic planning, management, or sports managementFor further information about this position, please contact Gary Randhawa, Director - Infrastructure, at (03) 5832 9711.Note: This position is subject to a 6-month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During this period, employees will receive appropriate induction, support, resources, and training to meet performance standards.First Nations people are encouraged to apply. The Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing, adhering to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.Please ensure your application specifically addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. Applications not addressing these criteria will not be considered.For application procedures, visit applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date specified in the advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr