Sport and Recreation supports and encourages participation and success in sport and active recreation through delivery of:
• grant funding for sport and active recreation organisations and clubs, infrastructure and participation programs
• the operation of precincts and venues
• and through engaging and partnering with the active industry across Queensland.
Through this investment we want to improve the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders by assisting them to be more active.

Job details

Key Responsibilities include:

* Risk Management & Compliance: Develop, manage, and administer risk management and training frameworks to ensure venue operations are safe, compliant with legislation, and aligned with industry best practices. Ensure compliance with departmental risk, work health and safety (WHS), and legislative requirements.

* Leadership & Training: Lead the training team in delivering accredited and nonaccredited training programs, ensuring Sport and Recreation has the capacity to meet internal and external training needs.

* Expert Advice & Program Development: Provide expert advice to influence the development, scope, and implementation of sport and recreation activities and programs.

* Research & Analysis: Conduct research and detailed analysis to support effective venue service delivery and training, ensuring projects are completed within budget and program constraints.

* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including national and international suppliers, to coordinate procurement, contracts, and project documentation.

* Business Integrity & Reporting: Maintain accurate business information, resolve complex issues, and ensure effective recording, maintenance, and reporting of financial and project data.

* Committee Support: Provide expert advice and support to the Risk and Safety Committee and sub-committees to oversee risk management and WHS frameworks.

* Administrative Coordination: Prepare plans, performance reports, briefing notes, financial and procurement documents, and other project-related materials.

This role combines leadership, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and administrative expertise to ensure safe and effective operations across venues and precincts.

Your suitability will be evaluated against the Team Leader stream of the Leadership Competencies for Queensland framework.

The assessment focuses on your past experiences, knowledge, skills, personal qualities, and potential for development, in alignment with the role's accountabilities.

Specifically, it will assess how you:

* Vision:

Understand how your team's work contributes to organisational objectives.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative solutions.

* Results:

Communicate clearly and openly to build networks and collaborate effectively with others.
Take responsibility for team development, providing guidance and support to achieve high performance.

* Accountability:

Commit to your own development and apply specialist skills to functional areas.
Demonstrate expertise in risk management and workplace health and safety.
Actively contribute to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion within the department.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 665289 25 - Role Description (Word, 495KB)