Recreation Venues Manager

Job Number:

500670

• Full Time Contract
• From $174,731 (TRP from $198,699)
• 76 hour fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Recreation Venues Manager and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this role, you will oversee the operations of three major, community focused recreation venues, which are directly managed by Council…

• Queensland State Equestrian Centre
• Morayfield Sport and Events Centre
• Redcliffe Entertainment Centre

In addition to this, you will oversee the management of 15 recreation venues by Council's specialist contract partners, including aquatic facilities, fitness facilities and indoor sports centre.

This role is an integral part of our leadership team, and we will look to you to provide strategic and operational leadership to the Recreation Venues branch, currently sitting at just under 50 team members. Additionally, you will:

• lead the development and implementation of service, operational and business planning activities
• manage the operating budget, ensuring a high standard of financial performance and accountability
• provide expert advice regarding infrastructure and asset management planning
• lead the implementation of safety and risk management frameworks
• develop and maintain strong productive relationships with key stakeholders, partners and contractors
• oversee the establishment and implementation of best practice contract and performance management frameworks

About you

As a motivated leader with strong operational skills, you will bring your significant experience in managing major community, cultural or recreation venues, as well as your financial management in managing large operational budgets.

You will possess exceptional communication skills, coupled with the ability to negotiate, communicate and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve ongoing improvements and objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in leading and managing high performing teams and foster the culture to develop and uplift team capability and be excited by this opportunity to really make a difference through the provision of exceptional services for our growing community.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
• Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

• Applications close 11:55pm Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Advertised:

27 Aug 2025

Applications close:

07 Sep :55