Manager Community Facilities

About us

At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community.

About the Position

The City is seeking a strategic and community focused Manager Community Facilities to lead the planning, performance and continuous improvement of key community services across the City’s recreation facilities, libraries and community centres.

This senior leadership role provides strategic oversight of services delivered through three recreation facilities, three libraries and two community centres, ensuring they are inclusive, financially responsible, customer focused and responsive to changing community needs.

You will lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary team responsible for facility operations, service planning, program delivery, partnerships and customer experience, while ensuring services align with the City’s Strategic Community Plan, asset priorities, governance requirements and community wellbeing outcomes.

As a key member of the City’s leadership group, you will set direction, make informed decisions and drive integrated service delivery across community facilities to deliver measurable outcomes for the City and its community.

This is a full time, 5-year fixed term contract opportunity. 

About you

You are a credible and experienced people leader with demonstrated experience operating at a senior managerial level in complex community, recreation, library, leisure or facility-based services, ideally within Local Government.

You bring sound judgement, commercial awareness and political acumen, with the ability to balance community expectations, operational priorities and strategic objectives. You are confident presenting to Council, working with partners and representing the City in high visibility settings.

Your leadership style is inclusive and empowering. You build high performing teams, foster accountability and create an environment where safety, innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

You will excel in this role if you:

• Are passionate about delivering safe, accessible, inclusive and contemporary community facility services that meet current and future community needs
• Have strong experience in strategic service planning, facility management, operational governance and performance improvement
• Demonstrate excellence in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and customer-focused service delivery
• Can lead and influence change across a broad portfolio of recreation, library and community centre services
• Communicate with clarity and impact, including preparing and presenting reports, business cases and service improvement recommendations to Council and senior stakeholders.

What we offer

At the City of Bayswater, you’ll work with passionate professionals in an environment that values our employees and our community. On offer is an attractive total remuneration package of up to $238,060 per annum including:

• Private use of a City vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Generous superannuation contributions up to 22%*

As well as access to other great staff benefits such as:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts 
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

*conditions apply

Closing Date: 3.00pm, Friday 11 September 2026

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

For any further queries about the role, please contact Ryan Hall, Director Community Services on 08 9272 0***.  

To view the Position Description and further information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

**Applications should include a current CV. Once your application is received, you will be contacted to provide a 1-minute video cover letter, describing your suitability for the role and what has motivated you to apply. Instructions on how to upload your video will also be provided.

JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and young people.

Attachments:
- How to Apply for Job Vacancy.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- PD - Manager Community Facilities.pdf