SALARY: $89,964 - 103,072 p.a + Super
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35-hour working week
- Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
- Ample free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
- Corporate Gym Membership available & Fitness Passport
About this role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sport and Recreation branch. As one of the fastest growing Councils in Australia, you will be responsible for the effective coordination and operational management of Council’s sport and recreation facilities, ensuring equitable access, optimal utilisation, and high-quality service delivery.
Reporting to the Team Leader Sport and Leisure Operations, you will coordinate the effective allocation and utilisation of sportsgrounds, courts and associated infrastructure, while maintaining a strong customer and stakeholder focus. This includes balancing competing demands through transparent, evidence-based decision-making to achieve fair and sustainable outcomes.
Acting as a central point of coordination between Council, sporting clubs/associations, schools and service providers, you will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships. You will respond proactively to operational challenges, stakeholder needs and emerging trends, ensuring service delivery aligns with Council’s strategic priorities and community expectations.
The position plays an important role in supporting strategic initiatives and continuous improvement in line with Council’s values and community expectations, by contributing to system improvements, policy development and operational enhancements.
Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in Sports, Recreation, Leisure, or a related field, or relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing sports operations and allocations using digital systems
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build, establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with key stakeholders such as community groups and Council staff
- Experience working collaboratively across various teams or departments to address issues, implement solutions, and deliver seamless services.
- Experience in developing and/or implementing policies, procedures, strategies, and/or systems to improve sport and recreation services
- Ability to identify issues, analyse data, and implement solutions to improve sport and leisure operations and service delivery
- Ability to self-manage time, plan, and prioritise work and meet deadlines and targets in a dynamic environment
- Commitment to high-quality customer service and a sound understanding of the sport and recreation industry, including current trends and funding opportunities
Desirable:
- Experience in projects or initiatives, particularly within the sport and leisure sector
- Experience with Bookable
- Ability to provide advice on the planning and enhancement of sports clubs, facilities, and grounds
Further Information: Jessica Allison, Team Leader Sport & Leisure Operations on 02 4653 3687
Closing Date for above position: 14/09/2026
