Recreation Development Officer (Frankston)

Recreation Development Officer (Frankston)

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Job no: 493445
Work type: Full Time
Location: Frankston
Categories: Administrative

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Councils Community Strengthening Department is looking for a Recreation Development Officer who will be responsible for providing critical and targeted support to sporting clubs, associations and contract partners to support the delivery of high quality sport and recreation opportunities for the Frankston City community. Your main responsibilities will include:

- Building strong collaborative relationships with sporting clubs, contract partners and peak sporting associations
- Stakeholder capacity building
- Assisting in identifying and coordinating facility renewal works and capital works program proposals
- Provide advice on emerging recreation and leisure trends

About you

- A demonstrated understanding of community sport and recreation trends
- Exceptional relationship building skills
- A demonstrated ability to identify and deliver club capacity improvements
- A clear understanding of club governance principles
- Practical knowledge of the management and delivery of sport through peak bodies and clubs
- Contract management principles and frameworks
- Previous experience in developing specifications and in tendering/procurement




- Relevant tertiary qualification in sport/leisure/recreation or related field

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Hybrid Working Model
- Flexible working hours
- Rostered Day Off
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 6A currently remunerated at $100,338.36 per annum, plus superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact James Madder on 03 9768 1505 or [email protected].

The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Please note: due to the Christmas period, applications will be reviewed week commencing 5 January 2026

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.





Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe workplace where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

Advertised: 12 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Recreation Development Officer (Frankston)
🏢 Frankston City Council
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