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Occupation

411931 Recreation Officer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

411931 Recreation Officer

Plans, organises, and coordinates recreation facilities and programs through various organisations, such as local governments, schools, religious bodies, and youth organisations, to promote physical, social, and emotional wellbeing within communities.

Alternative titles

  • Recreation Activities Officer (Recreation)
  • Sport and Recreation Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists to establish and administer neighbourhood houses, community groups, employment training programs, and other services
  • Organises and promotes local sporting, social, recreational, cultural, and educational activities and programs in local community groups
  • Assists and supports individuals to participate in community activities
  • Researches and identifies issues of local need, concerns, and aspirations through community consultation
  • Delivers integrated projects, plans, and policies that guide the management and use of open spaces, sportsgrounds, and recreational facilities
  • Organises point of sale and hire agreements, and provides information to staff, sporting teams, and community and corporate groups on matters relating to community sport, grounds, and reserves
  • Provides training and support to staff, including voluntary workers running groups in halls, schools, and places of worship
  • May evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities, and use this information to provide feedback for the improvement and development of programs
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