Manager Kingborough Sports Precinct

Position: Position Number 000050

Department: Governance, Recreation and Property Services

Employment Status: Ongoing, full time

Location: Kingborough Sports Centre

 About this position:

Come and grow your career and take advantage of the fantastic lifestyle opportunity offered on the picturesque south-east coast of Tasmania.  Located an easy 15-minute drive south of the capital city Hobart, Kingborough is one of the fastest growing areas in Tasmania.  Kingborough offers a wonderful family lifestyle, including quality educational facilities, sporting and recreational services, service clubs and shopping centres. 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Kingborough Sports Precinct Manager to join the management team at Kingborough Council.  This key management position is responsible for the efficient operation and strategic development of the Kingborough Sports Centre and the surrounding precinct.

The Kingborough Sports Centre is operated by the Kingborough Council and offers a wide range of recreational facilities including a well-equipped fitness centre, aerobics room, sports stadiums, squash courts and gymnastics facilities.  The precinct is home to thirty-three different user groups, including the Tasmanian Jack Jumpers basketball team and has been selected for the development of the Tasmanian Devils High Performance Training Centre.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Qualifications and/or experience relevant to the management of sporting facilities;
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strong performance culture and provide strategic leadership within a team environment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders.

Further details:

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated including the private use of a motor vehicle, 12.5% superannuation and a rostered day off each month.  The role is being offered on an ongoing full-time basis.

For further information, we encourage you to call Daniel Smee, Director of Governance, Recreation and Property Services on (03) 6211 8200.

How to apply:

• For further information, we encourage you to contact Daniel Smee, Governance, Recreation and Property Services on 6211 8190.
• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
• Ensure you have copies of the following to submit with your application:
  • a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
  • a current resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
• You must address the selection criteria in the online application form.
• Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
  • National Police check,
  • Right to Work in Australia check,
  • reference checks,
  • health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Applications close on Sunday 15 June 2025.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people.  Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.