Casual Active Recreation Officer

• Contribute to community-based programs
• $31.95 to $41.54 per hour + Superannuation + Casual Loading 
• School holiday work

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Active in Ryde Program, assisting with community events and recreational activities across Council’s Parks and Open Spaces.  This will involve working closely with numerous stakeholders to facilitate the success of the Active in Ryde events.

You will also contribute to providing high-quality customer service while promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a strong background coaching or teaching young people in sports.

In addition, you will also have:

• ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including parents, students and colleagues
• Current First Aid Qualifications
• A Bachelor of Education (primary or secondary) is preferred

Your commencing annual salary will range from $31.95 to $41.54 per hour + Superannuation + Casual Loading, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits 

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description  or contact Dale Fillingham on 0434 562 *** for a confidential discussion.

                      City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety