Recreation & Leisure Officer

• Temporary, Full time (2 years)
• $82k - $95k plus superannuation 
• Convenient Preston Location, close to public transport

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about community recreation? Join Darebin City Council as a Recreation & Leisure Officer and help shape vibrant, accessible recreation opportunities for our community.

About the role:
As the Recreation & Leisure Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective management and activation of Darebin's recreation and leisure facilities, services and partnerships. Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will support contract management, lease and licence administration, stakeholder engagement, grant applications and Council reporting processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised professional who enjoys working across many areas of recreation and leisure.

You will:
• Administrate day-to-day operational management of recreation and leisure contracts.
• Administrate of Council’s recreation and leisure leases and licences.
• Manage of the Council’s Minor Works process for Recreation and Leisure.
• Support the preparation of ELT papers, Councillor Briefings, Council Reports and other formal documents.
• Manage the Casual Booking process for sporting facilities.
• Prepare, collate and submit KPI reports for contracted services, ensuring data is accurate, timely and consistent with contractual requirements.

About you:
• You will have demonstrated experience in contract administration, operations coordination or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a busy environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, deliver outstanding customer service and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Understanding of lease and licence frameworks, including obligations, compliance monitoring and renewal processes, in a community or public sector context.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in recreation management, sport management, business administration, public administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Why Darebin?
Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 5.00pm.

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Suranga Dissakarunaratne, Senior Coordinator Recreation & Leisure on 04•• ••• 652 or via email ••••@darebin.vic.gov.au

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.