Sport & Recreation Officer

Help shape the future of sport, recreation and community wellbeing in Georges River.

About the Role

As the Sport & Recreation Officer, you will help deliver projects, programs and facility initiatives that enhance participation, wellbeing and access to quality sport and recreation infrastructure across the Georges River community. Working collaboratively with sporting clubs, community organisations, government agencies and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to strategic planning, facility activation, grant funding and community-focused project delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate the delivery of sport and recreation projects and initiatives, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
• Contribute to strategic planning projects, including Sport and Recreation Strategies, Open Space Plans and Facility Master Plans.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with sporting clubs, schools, community groups and government agencies.
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications and associated reporting.
• Support the activation and utilisation of sportsgrounds, recreation facilities and community programs.
• Prepare reports, presentations and project updates to support informed decision-making.

 What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and community-focused professional who can build strong relationships and deliver positive outcomes through sport and recreation.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience delivering projects within sport, recreation, community infrastructure or a related field.
• Knowledge of sport and recreation planning, facility activation and community engagement principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience preparing grant applications and managing funding requirements.
• Well-developed analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).

What We Offer

• Salary from $87,352.30 to $101,210.82 gross per annum, plus 12% superannuation, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Permanent full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Enjoy flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, hybrid work (after probation), and the option of a 9‑day fortnight by working additional hours across the fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Health and Wellbeing Leave
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Rewards Program

How to Apply

If you’re ready to strengthen governance practices and lead risk management across Council, we encourage you to apply. View the Position Description for more information.

Please respond to the targeted questions. Applications without responses may not be considered.

For further information, please contact Luke Galle, Coordinator Stadium, Sport & Recreation on 02 9330 6100. Applications must be submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:59 PM (AEST).

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.