Recreation Projects Officer

3 days ago

Sandringham, Victoria, Australia Bayside City Council Full time $114,000 per year

Employment Status: 2-year Fixed Term commencing November November 2027

Days & Hours of Work: Mon - Fri totalling 38 hrs

Competitive Salary: Band 7 - $114, % superannuation

Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

This newly created 2-year fixed term position the Recreation Projects Officer supports the delivery and effective administration of recreation capital works projects and plays a key role in working with sporting clubs and community groups throughout recreation construction projects.

You will be responsible for:

  • The planning and delivery of recreation related capital projects
  • Project overview as the Project Sponsor or Service Manager
  • Providing high quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Design and delivery of community engagement activities
  • Production of technical Council reports
  • Developing and maintaining contact with State agencies, local governments, sporting clubs and volunteer groups.

This position reports to the Recreation Projects Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

  • Tertiary qualifications in recreation, project management or a related field
  • Knowledge and expertise working with community groups and volunteers to deliver sporting and community infrastructure
  • Experience in project management, community engagement, communications and experience in local government will be highly valued
  • Ability to prepare project briefs for consultancy work and project manage the consultants as required within the approved budgets and timelines
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts, including the capacity to deal with and resolve conflict

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

  • Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
  • Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
  • Hold a valid Victorian Driver's licence

What we can offer you in return:

  • A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
  • Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
  • Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
  • A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
  • Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation and team, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

  1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description on Bayside City Council Careers page.
  2. Provide a cover letter outlining your experience and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
  3. Click Apply to submit your application.
  4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Tuesday 21 October, 11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Belinda Griffiths, Recreation Projects Coordinator on or via email

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

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