Precinct Manager

 

Sydney

City Leisure Services/City Greening & Leisure/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

$129, $147,426 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality recreation services that help build a resilient, inclusive community and support the City of Sydney's strategic goals? The City of Sydney is seeking an experienced and motivated Precinct Manager to lead a growing recreation precinct, including an existing recreation centre, satellite synthetic sportsfield sites and the new Huntley Street Recreation Centre, opening in mid-2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape services across multiple sites, deliver inclusive recreation experiences and make a tangible difference to community wellbeing, participation and sustainability outcomes.

As Precinct Manager you'll lead precinct operations to ensure all sites deliver safe, high-quality and inclusive recreation experiences, lead the transition, opening and activation of the new Huntley Street Recreation Centre, including managing user allocations through a competitive expression of interest process, support and develop your team, building a high-performing, customer focused culture. You'll also drive service improvements that support the City's strategic goals, build and maintain strong relationships with staff, contractors and community stakeholders, and monitor precinct performance and ensure resources are used efficiently to meet operational objectives.

We're looking for someone with:

• tertiary qualifications in business, leisure, sport, or recreation and/or equivalent experience in managing high-demand recreation operations
• proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality services across multiple sites
• strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with community groups
• experience in leading the activation or transition of new facilities or services.

Download position description. 

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025. 

For more information, contact Collette Holland, City Leisure Services Manager on

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at   or

Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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