Informal Recreation Officer

Permanent,Part time hours per week)

Band 5

Salary $ 84, Pro-Rata) + Super + Flexible Working

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community

This position supports the Council's Active Whittlesea Strategy to improve community health and wellbeing by increasing opportunities for residents to be physically active. The goal is to have 75% of residents participating in at least one hour of physical activity per week by 2028.

This position will play a key role in engaging the community and delivering initiatives that address barriers to physical activity. Research shows that certain groups—including Aboriginal communities, migrants, people with disabilities, and those living in socially disadvantaged areas—have lower participation rates. This role will focus on supporting these communities to take part in a diverse range of sport and recreation activities.

Join us to help create inclusive, active opportunities that bring our community together and improve lives.

About youYou will have demonstrated experience and a proven track record in:

• Developing and implementing initiatives to increase participation among underrepresented groups in informal physical activity
• Building strong and mutually beneficial internal and external relationships to support inclusive and diverse recreation participation
• Sourcing, preparing, and submitting successful grant applications
• Delivering programs and initiatives that boost participation rates in informal physical activity

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visting our website or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Amanda Watson, Unit Manager Sport & Leisure

To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 5 October 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.