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Play Well Activation Officer
Partnerships; Partnerships Strategy and Development; Sport and Recreation; Brisbane City
Are you an experienced Sports Administrator seeking an exciting new opportunity?
Can you deliver a Jurisdictional Play Well Activation Plan which aligns to National Play Well Priorities?
Our Partnerships, Strategy and Development team creates the strategic focus and direction for the Queensland Government and Active Industry which encourages and supports the Queensland community to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle.
If this is what you are looking for, please read on and apply for this wonderful opportunity!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Sport & Recreation |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/694611/26 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | ASAP until 30 June 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Paula Devenny |
| Contact details | 07 3338 9254 Access the National Relay Service |
Sport and Racing delivers quality services by providing responsive and integrated support services for sport, recreation and racing opportunities for all Queenslanders.
The team drives grassroots sport participation across the State through programs and services while also delivering the capital planning, build and maintenance program for the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Department). Ultimately the Department plays a key role in enabling Queensland's Sport Strategy and delivering the Government's commitments and priorities.
Sport and Racing supports and encourages participation and success in sport, active recreation and racing.
In this role you will:
* Lead the development and delivery of a jurisdictional Play Well Activation plan that aligns with national Play Well priorities.
* Develop and maintain strong relations with internal and external stakeholders and identify new approaches or opportunities in respect of partnership building, focusing on impact and results.
* Develop and apply engagement approaches to negotiate new partnership agreements, ascertain value for money and formulate and communicate recommendations.
* Provide timely intelligence and analysis of relevant developments and activities within the active industry that support collaborative arrangements at all levels.
* Research and prepare proposals, project plans, recommendations, submissions and briefing papers of a complex nature.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen Sport and Racing's approach to the governance and implementation of partnerships.
* Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring across Sport and Racing teams to support continuous improvement and a collaborative culture focused on achievement of objectives within approved timeframes and budgets.
* Contribute to a workplace culture based on values and behaviours, ensuring a positive work environment that is safe, healthy, diverse, respectful and inclusive.
Note:
The position may undertake travel to city, regional and remote locations including overnight stays.
Please take the time to read the Role Description which provides additional details on mandatory requirements, and feel free to reach out to our contact officer if you have any questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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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