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Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Recreation, Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Youth Services and The Virtual Y.
The Y Victoria is a leader in facility management for aquatics and leisure. Offering a high-quality health and fitness programs that cater to everyone in community. Y Victoria runs recreation, aquatic, and stadium facilities (in partnership with local government). Managing local government recreation facilities across Australia for more than 30 years.
Active Merri-bek runs a variety of recreational facilities across the City of Merri-bek. The six centres are owned by Merri-bek City Council and managed by the Y Victoria. We work with a number of communities, sports and government bodies to offer opportunities for all our participants.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Operations – Recreation this role is the key representative to Council and the local community and will provide leadership and vision for the facility operations.
The Area Manager will have the ability to show consistent performance to ensure positive ongoing management of staff and operations, with an emphasis on quality leadership skills and pro-active experience in all facets of staff leadership and development.
A key responsibility will be to work in partnership with the regional Council’s Partner and the local community to provide program and service activities that meet the needs of the community inside as well as outside of the Centres; and thereby demonstrate a strong commitment to engage the community. The Area Manager will be highly skilled in financial management, including budget development & adherence, understanding financial reports, forecasting and implementing action plans dependent on financial results. Key responsibilities include:
People Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Community Innovation
Stakeholder Relationships
Reporting and Administration
This role will be based at our sites in Merri-bek and the remuneration for this role is $136,945.00 to $147,026.00 plus super (dependent on experience and qualifications).
About You
The successful applicant will be an efficient, well organised person, showing strong commitment to staff development and training. You will display a high standard of communication skills and attention to detail. You will have demonstrated competence in contract management and working with local governments (or relevant management experience). Ideally you will have five years’ experience in aquatic and recreation facility management. Key experience and attributes include:
Experience in leading and developing large teams
Understanding of the Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Sport and Recreation experience - desirable
Experience in Managing large aquatic and recreation facilities
Passionate about and experienced in leading and coaching teams
Approachable, personable with a consistent approach
Solid Financial Acumen
Mandatory Pre-Requisite Qualifications
HLTAID001 or HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Desirable Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Fitness, Sport & Recreation (or equivalent)
At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au
Benefits
At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:
Flexible working and rostering arrangements
Opportunities for career development and growth
Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness
If interested, click the Apply button now. Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.
