Are you the next asset to the team at RVC?

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the effective management, operation, maintenance and improvement of Council’s community facilities, parks and reserves and provide positive outcomes for the community.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver effective management of Council community and recreational facilities. Ensuring the facilities are maintained and operational and ensure bookings, user agreements, leasing and licence processes are operated in accordance with legislative requirements and relevant stakeholders are involved in the improvement of these facilities
• Contribute to pre-planning of projects to ensure shovel-ready repair or improvement projects are planned to optimise use of resources and support the sourcing of grant funding applications
• Prepare and maintain a wide range of accurate documentation and systems associated with asset management
• Carry out routine compliance inspections and organise minor repairs for operational needs as required
• Ensure a high level of stakeholder and community engagement, particularly in regard to the management of Council facilities
• Contribute to the operational management of the assets and be closely involved with strategic forward planning and future community usage of the assets
• Provide accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council data capture devices and systems to ensure relevant reports and statistics are accessible to support effective decision making
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with strong administration skills and a safety-first focus. You are -

• Competent in the use of computer operating software packages relating to word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets
• A team player who can work well within a small team as well as autonomously
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Certificate III in business administration, project management or equivalent OR two years’ experience in a related environment 
• General Construction Induction (WHS White Card) 
• Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $65,832 to $75,706 pa + 11% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 28 April 2024

Contact: Graeme Robertson, Coordinator Asset Management - 02 6660 0293

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE:

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste these into the fields below.

1. Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.