Sport and Recreation Development Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• $94,415pa + 12% super + leave loading
• Great news - EBA6 currently is underway, with a proposed increase of 5% effective 1 July 2025
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Strathpine

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Sport and Recreation

Development Officer to join our team In this administrative role, you will collaborate with sport and community organisations to:

• facilitate the planning, funding and delivery of new infrastructure.
• enhance systems, processes, structures etc. to improve operations.
• provide assistance in helping organisations achieve optimal participation.
• deliver quality customer service and respond to enquiries as they arise.

To build and maintain positive working relationships, you would be expected to be active across the community…meeting with sport and community organisations weekly to help them succeed

As a senior member of our team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to some of our key capital projects such as new clubhouses and sports field upgrades

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About you

You will bring your experience of the community, sport and recreation industry to help deliver effective outcomes across the City. You're passionate about identifying local needs and supporting inclusive and sustainable growth across sport and recreation.

You're someone who:

• communicates confidently and builds strong relationships
• delivers high-quality service with a genuine focus on community outcomes
• works well in a fast-paced team environment and brings a positive attitude

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
• Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

Applications will close 11:55pm, Sunday 10 August 2025.