Sports and Activities Assistant

**Position No**: 079/2025
**Work Type**: Casual

Our Sports and Activities team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Children’s Activities Party Host, delivering fun and engaging birthday party experiences at our Recreation Centre.

**Imagine a future with us**

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you**

We are in the market for an experienced Party Host. If you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge, we want to hear from you. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic. As a Party Host you will help to deliver effective and enjoyable children’s Birthday Parties and encourage positive participation of children in a safe and inclusive environment.

**What can you bring to the team?**

You will be responsible for:

- Deliver safe, exciting and age-appropriate birthday parties
- Confidently lead parties without direct supervision
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work with mínimal supervision
- Always maintain a high level of safety and professionalism
- Excellent personal presentation
- Provide support to the wider Sports and Activities team if required
- Assist in the setting up and removal of all necessary equipment as required

To be successful you will have:

- A good level of physical fitness
- Availability to work Friday nights/ weekends
- Prior experience hosting children’s parties (highly regarded)
- A passion for working and engaging with children aged up to 12 years
- Organizational and time management skills
- Current National Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- Senior First Aid Certificate

**The finer details**

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.

**Why work with us?**

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City that is thriving and connected to its people and nature” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

- A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
- Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
- Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
- Discounted medical insurance
- Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
- Transparent performance framework - approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
- Generous leave entitlements - provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
- A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
- Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more

**Casey Mihovilovich**
**Chief Executive Officer