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$110,649 – $127,246 annual salary plus super

Participation in Council’s 9-day fortnight scheme

Five Dock, Recent South Wales

Contract – until March 2027

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting community access to open spaces? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Open Space Bookings Coordinator to join our team.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient, fair, and sustainable use of Council’s parks, sporting fields, golf courses, and associated facilities. You will work closely with community groups, sporting clubs, and internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless and positive bookings experience.

About The Role

The Open Space Bookings Coordinator is responsible for providing best-practice customer service to all stakeholders accessing Council’s open spaces and recreational facilities. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities Of This Role (not Limited To)

- Deliver high-quality customer service by managing enquiries and stakeholder needs
- Identify and drive improvements to customer experience and relationships
- Coordinate and oversee bookings for parks and recreational facilities,



including supervision of the Bookings Officer
- Maintain booking systems and implement process and system improvements
- Ensure fair and sustainable allocation of open spaces in line with policies and regulations
- Collaborate with internal teams to support maintenance, events, and service delivery
- Provide advice to stakeholders on booking processes and requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups and sporting bodies
- Monitor compliance with policies and regulations
- Lead policy reviews to ensure equitable access to open spaces
- Manage budgets, fees, and contracts, including external service providers
- Analyse usage data and report on trends to support planning and improvements
- Undertaking additional duties as required

About The Person

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

- Certificate III or higher in Business Administration, Recreation, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
- Proficiency in booking systems and Microsoft Office applications




- Sound knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements
- Flexible working evenings and weekends as required
- Current Driver Licence

What’s On Offer

We are offering a total remuneration from $110,649 to $127,246 annual salary plus super.

- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)

And much, much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Protected Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre‑employment checks including medical and other background checks.

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