Community Facilities Team Leader

Hornsby Shire Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Leader for Community Facilities.

 Enjoy working in a team environment

 Work with an organisation that values your contribution

 Work with an organisation that values a positive workplace culture

Salary

$104,611.34 to $116,755.93 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight.

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact.

We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.

Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of 23 Community Centres, ensuring they are vibrant, welcoming, and well-utilised spaces. The Team Leader will be responsible for technical administration, budgetary processes, project development and delivery associated with Council’s Community and Cultural Facilities.

Management of the Venue Management Team ensuring processes are adhered to and applying strategic direction for the Community Centres is a key focus for successful delivery of the Community Centres.

Key Responsibilities:

 Staff, resource and budgetary management

 Customer service

 Coordination of asset management and operations

 System and process management Activation of Community Facilities

 The development and implementation of management models for Community Facilities

 Projects and booking coordination throughout the Community Facilities Team

Key Selection Criteria:

 A minimum of three years relevant experience in the operation of complex, multi-faceted facilities

 Demonstrated capacity to engage with and implement reservation management systems

 Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage and complete project documentation through to delivery

 Demonstrated policy and procedure development, implementation and review skills

 Strong team management skills

 Sound judgement and negotiating skills together with proven customer relations skills and relationship development

 Strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

 Demonstrated skills in financial management

 Relevant degree level education and/or extensive experience in the operation of community facilities

About you

The Community Facilities Team Leader position requires a person who has a proven community focus, interpersonal and technical skills, leadership, stakeholder communication skills in order to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines. High level problem solving and analytical skills, with a high standard of customer service, project administrative experience and financial management skills.

The position provides for a varied skill set crossing a range of professional competencies including staff management, facilities and asset & Project Management, ICT competencies and procedures and process development. A high level of written and oral communication is required, as is attention to detail.

The person is expected to work in a business office environment with some work at Council’s community and cultural facilities across the Shire.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

 Flexible working opportunities, such as

 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees

 hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities

 Generous leave provisions, including:

 Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)

 Parental Leave (up to 22 weeks)

 Health & Wellbeing Leave Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations

 Employee Assistance Program

 Professional Development Opportunities

 Employee recognition scheme

 Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities

 Social Club

 Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply

For further information please contact Kate Williams, Community Facilities & Projects Manager on 02 9847 6908

To apply please visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers

Closing Date: 18 May 2025 at 11.30pm