Community and Place Directorate | Sport / Recreation / Leisure

- An opportunity to lead and deliver high quality sportsprograms at Cockburn ARC
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employeeperks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellnessprograms

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbsof Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches andwetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government– we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts ourpeople first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make animpact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best placeto be.

About the Role

We now have a fantastic fixed term full-time opportunity for apassionate sports and recreation leader to take on the role ofSports Supervisor at Cockburn ARC until May 2027.

Reporting to the Sports and Programs Senior Team Leader, youwill lead a large team of Senior Activity Leaders, Activity Leadersand Sports Umpires to deliver high quality sports competitions,programs and community participation opportunities. You Willoversee a diverse portfolio including our senior and junior socialsports competitions, sporting clinics, Kids Zumba, Play Active andPickleball.

This hands-on role will lead the delivery of high-qualitycompetitions and programs, oversee daily operations of oursix-court stadium, and support a dynamic team to create positiveand engaging experiences for the community.

About you





We are seeking a proactive and organised leader with strongcommunication skills, a passion for community sport, and theability to motivate teams while delivering high-quality,customer-focused programs.

A natural people leader, you support and develop others whilefostering a positive, accountable team culture. You are a confidentproblem solver who makes sound decisions, takes initiative, andmanages competing priorities independently. Passionate aboutcommunity, you are committed to delivering inclusive sport andrecreation experiences that encourage participation, connection,and wellbeing.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

- Tertiary qualification or Diploma qualification and/orsignificant relevant work experience in sport, recreation orprogram delivery.
- Must maintain Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Must maintain a Working with Children Check
- Maintain a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check
- Experience working in Local Government leisure orrecreation facilities is desirable
- Experience liaising with State Sporting Associations,schools, or community partners is desirable
- Umpiring qualifications and/or experience isdesirable.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range from Level 4Step 1 – Step 4 ($88,105 - $93,975 per annum)



of the City ofCockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications andexperience.

Need more information?

We encourageapplicants to read the position description for a fullunderstanding of the role before applying. For a confidentialdiscussion about the role, please contactCourtnie Chambers,Sports and Programs Senior Team Leaderon (08) 9411 3444.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted towork in Australia on a full time permanent basis. All applicantsare required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes afitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening,qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.

Closing Date:

Sunday 23 August 2026at5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commenceshortlisting and close the advertising period early. We arecurrently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City ofCockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds toapply. Every applicant is valued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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