Office of Sport Coordinator

Overview

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About Inner West Council: Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney's larger local metropolitan councils, looking after a community of 201,000 people in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. The council aims to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, and invites you to join its journey toward being the best council for the community.

Values: Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration. The council offers flexible career-life balance with options such as flexible hours and working from home where appropriate, and permanent employees benefit from gym membership from $17.95/week with access to a large network of gyms in Sydney.

Description and Role Context: Join Inner West Council in a pivotal role dedicated to advancing the health and wellbeing of the diverse community. As a key member of the Office of Sport and Parks within the Engineering Directorate, you will lead initiatives that promote active lifestyles, increase participation in community sport, and foster inclusive recreation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy lifestyles through increased sports participation, particularly among school-aged children and communities at risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
• Collaborate with local sporting bodies to reduce economic and social barriers to participation, especially for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
• Drive strategic partnerships with local clubs to enhance community health outcomes and set targets for increasing participation of women and girls in sport.
• Identify and address gaps in recreation provision using evidence-based research; facilitate opportunities such as indoor gymnastics and dragon boating.
• Support community cohesion by encouraging volunteer-led sports clubs and ensuring they receive recognition, support, and investment.
• Balance recreational needs across parks and public spaces to ensure equitable access for all user groups.

You will work closely with the Office of Sport and Parks Liaison Manager, Parks Engagement Officers, and the Recreation Officer to deliver on Council's strategic and operational goals. High levels of community engagement and collaboration will be essential to success in this role.

Qualifications and SkillsRequired Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in sport and recreation or a related discipline OR significant relevant equivalent industry experience at a senior level
• Ability to assess community recreational needs
• Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, public engagement and stakeholder management skills, including demonstrated experience working with sporting clubs
• Demonstrated financial management, grant application, procurement and budgetary experience
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to inspire and support innovative thinking
• Knowledge and skills in contemporary change management and quality management systems
• High level computer skills
• Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and probity
• Class C Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated appreciation of the complexity of Local Government, including social, political, and legal frameworks
• Event management experience

Remuneration

$104,541.32 - $119,875.60 + 12% Superannuation

Enquiries

Mandy Smith, Office of Sport and Parks Liaison Manager, on 02 9392 5635

Closing Date

Sunday 28 September 2025, 11:30PM

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to ensure your application addresses the requirements. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise if you need support or reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process. All new workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning work or hold a valid medical contraindication. For more information about work rights in Australia, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

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