- An opportunity to lead and deliver high quality sports programs at Cockburn ARC
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs
About Us
The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.
About the Role
We now have a fantastic fixed term full-time opportunity for a passionate sports and recreation leader to take on the role of Sports Supervisor at Cockburn ARC until May 2027.
Reporting to the Sports and Programs Senior Team Leader, you will lead a large team of Senior Activity Leaders, Activity Leaders and Sports Umpires to deliver high quality sports competitions, programs and community participation opportunities. You will oversee a diverse portfolio including our senior and junior social sports competitions, sporting clinics, Kids Zumba, Play Active and Pickleball.
This hands-on role will lead the delivery of high-quality competitions and programs, oversee daily operations of our six-court stadium, and support a dynamic team to create positive and engaging experiences for the community.
About you
We are seeking a proactive and organised leader with strong communication skills, a passion for community sport, and the ability to motivate teams while delivering high-quality, customer-focused programs.
A natural people leader, you support and develop others while fostering a positive, accountable team culture. You are a confident problem solver who makes sound decisions, takes initiative, and manages competing priorities independently. Passionate about community, you are committed to delivering inclusive sport and recreation experiences that encourage participation, connection, and wellbeing.
Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:
- Tertiary qualification or Diploma qualification and/or significant relevant work experience in sport, recreation or program delivery.
- Must maintain Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Must maintain a Working with Children Check
- Maintain a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Experience working in Local Government leisure or recreation facilities is desirable
- Experience liaising with State Sporting Associations, schools, or community partners is desirable
- Umpiring qualifications and/or experience is desirable.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.
Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 4 Step 1 – Step 4 ($88,105 - $93,975 per annum) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.
Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtnie Chambers, Sports and Programs Senior Team Leader on (08) 9411 3444.
Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.
If you want to make your application stand out from the crowd, you can address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.
We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Sports Supervisor.pdf
