Sport & Recreation Officer

**Altona location, close to public transport**
- **Full time, parental leave replacement role, until March 2026**:

- **Salary - Band 5 - $75,511 to $87,624**:

- **Liaise with sport and recreation clubs to help create a more active community**

**The opportunity**

We are looking for a Sport and Recreation Officer to join the Active Communities and Assets team. This position liaises with sport and recreation clubs and the wider community regarding sport and recreation facilities, programs, services and casual bookings of open spaces in Hobsons Bay. It is imperative that this position provides high level communication and engagement to internal and external stakeholders along with project and operational support to the Sport and Recreation Unit.

**What you’ll be working on**
- Provide a high level of service, regular and clear communication to sport and recreation clubs and residents regarding Council’s sport and recreation facilities, programs and services.
- Maintain regular contact with sport and recreation clubs and State Sporting Associations regarding relevant issues and establish positive working relationships.
- Administer the allocation of sport and recreation facilities on a seasonal and annual basis.
- Manage casual bookings and permits.Support the Team Leader Sport and Recreation and carry out other duties, as required, up to and consistent with the level of responsibility of the position.

**What you need to succeed**
- Tertiary qualification in recreation, sport, leisure or a related field and / or experience in liaising and working with a variety of community, sport and recreation groups.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising and working with sport and recreation groups.
- A good understanding of local community sport and recreation needs, trends and issues.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A drive to take initiative, negotiate outcomes, and self-start.
- Exceptional customer service skills.

**Why you should apply**
**This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a team that will really shape the fabric of Hobsons Bay Sport and Recreation offerings. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse and exciting portfolio in a customer facing role with significant opportunities to collaborate across multiple council departments. Our sport and recreation team are experienced, supportive and will help you develop your skills to progress your career.

**Applications should include a short statement that covers**
- Your motivation for applying.
- A description of skills and knowledge that you would bring to the role.
- How this role would be beneficial to your career development and the potential benefit to Council

Applications will be accepted until **11:30pm** **Sunday 6 July 2025**.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.