Coordinator Leisure

Permanent, full time
- $109,139.16 plus superannuation
- Convenient Preston location, close to public transport

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
As the Coordinator Leisure at Darebin City Council, you will lead a dynamic team within the Recreation and Leisure department to deliver innovative, customer-focused leisure services that support Darebin’s diverse sports clubs and associations.
This role involves;
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver inclusive and high-quality leisure services across Darebin.
- Develop and implement policies, strategies, and programs that support sports club activation, participation, and infrastructure improvement.
- Oversee stakeholder relationships, including sports clubs, associations, and government bodies, to foster collaboration and community engagement.
- Manage budgets and capital works projects to ensure efficient and effective resource use.
- Drive continuous improvement through evaluation, planning, and customer service excellence.

**Skills & Experience**
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a customer-focused environment, including performance management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience in recreation and leisure with a strong understanding of current trends and challenges with knowledge in managing capital projects.
- Strong skills in building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, sporting associations, and government bodies, while balancing competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate, and resolve complex issues using analytical and creative problem-solving approaches.

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Suranga Dissakarunaratne, Senior Coordinator Recreation & Leisure on 0427 692 652 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on 20 November 2025 at 11.30pm.**

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.