Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)
Temporary Full Time (until15 June 2027)
About the role
Positioned within the Sport & Recreation department, the Sport Facilities Officer will be responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of Council’s sport facilities and infrastructure, ensuring facilities are welcoming, functional and fit-for-purpose for use by community sports clubs and groups. You will provide outstanding customer service and communication with sports clubs and build strong working relationships with internal Council teams.
Your primary purpose in this position is to manage the smooth use and operation of Council’s outdoor sports pavilions and infrastructure, including buildings, floodlighting, cricket nets, baseball cages, athletics tracks and fencing.
About you
You will bring experience in sport or recreation facility maintenance and operations, with a proven ability to prioritise, problem solve and multi-task.
A team-player with the ability to liaise with external and internal stakeholders, your outstanding communications skills will enable you to foster strong relations with a wide variety of people.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Sports Facilities Officer – 349.8 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Further information: James Campbell,8571 1684
