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Senior Sport and Recreation Development Manager

2 months ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time
About the Role

This is a dynamic opportunity for a skilled professional to lead the development of sport and recreation programs in the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing operational and sport development practice leadership for sport and recreation officers, while delivering complex inclusive sports planning and delivery of active recreation, health, and wellbeing driven outcomes.

The role requires building networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, sporting codes and bodies, and the community to drive broader social change, build resilience, social connectedness, and achieve sustainable community outcomes.

The Senior Sport and Active Lifestyle Officer will work at a grass-roots level within the community and local sporting groups to understand community needs and aspirations, inform, and drive community capacity building and community stewardship outcomes to create a community that is well connected, involved, active, and informed.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in sport and recreation development, community engagement, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing leadership and mentorship in sport and recreation development, operationalising team plans to ensure delivery of positive measurable community outcomes within budget.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of community needs and aspirations, and be able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive community outcomes.

What We Offer
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Natural Disaster Leave
  • Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program
About Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia, committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

We provide and maintain close to $9 billion worth of community assets, including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues, and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable, and innovative city.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment