Service Lead Recreation Facilities

1 day ago

Stirling, Australia City of Stirling Full time $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Company Description

Permanent Full Time

Salary: Level 9A – $160,000 to $180,000 + super (based on experience)

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,400, we invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they're how we work.

Job Description

Why You'll Love This Role

Due to an internal promotion this once in a lifetime opportunity now exists to join the Recreation and Leisure team as part of Team Stirling. You'll lead a large, multidisciplinary team, shaping the future of recreation facility across 22 unique locations. You'll drive service improvement, champion a safety culture, and deliver innovative services that make a real difference to the lives of our community.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team based on a service structure
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders as well as various community groups to maximise utilisation of multiple spaces
  • Oversee all operations across all 22 Stirling Leisure facilities
  • Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery
  • Manage operating and capital budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships
  • Deliver industry best practice in our facilities to ensure client and staff safety

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a strategic leader with a passion for recreation and community wellbeing. You'll ideally bring:

  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proven experience managing large teams and facilities
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Advanced IT and report writing skills
  • Tertiary qualification or substantial experience in Recreation or a related field

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Work Your Way: Flexible hours and free parking
  • Rewarding You: Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
  • Grow With Us: Leadership programs and study support

Explore all our benefits at

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of recreation in Stirling, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that values innovation, wellbeing, and community impact.

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to the Manager Recreation & Leisure Services on

Applications close: Thursday 16 October 11.59pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

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