Help bring sport, connection and community spirit back to Coen!

In partnership with the Queensland Government’s Deadly Active Sport and Recreation Program,

We are excited to offer a Part Time - Fixed term position

Cook Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Sports and Recreation Officer to help reinvigorate and grow sport and recreation opportunities in Coen. — This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community by rebuilding participation, reconnecting with local residents and helping create activities that people genuinely want to be part of.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Sports and Recreation Officer, you’ll deliver

- engaging after-school, adult and school holiday programs.
- Encouraging participation in sport, physical activity and wellbeing initiatives.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, adults, schools and community groups.
- Listening to the community and identifying activities that reflect local interests and needs.
- Creating a welcoming, inclusive and culturally respectful environment for everyone.
- Setting up, packing down and maintaining sporting equipment and facilities.
- Completing routine safety checks and reporting hazards or maintenance issues.
- Keeping attendance records and providing feedback on program successes and opportunities for improvement.
- Working with Council staff and community partners to deliver successful programs.
- Ensuring activities meet Council’s safety, risk management and funding requirements.

What we’re looking for:

- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Current Blue Card, or ability to obtain one prior to commencing (no card, no start laws apply).
- Friendly,



energetic and genuinely passionate about community recreation.
- Confident engaging with people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities.
- Able to work independently, use initiative and follow established procedures.
- A great communicator who can build strong relationships with community members and groups.
- Comfortable leading activities and motivating participants.
- Safety-focused, reliable and organised.
- Physically capable of setting up, moving and managing sporting equipment.
- Available to work afternoons, evenings and/or weekends when programs require it.
- Make a real impact on community outcomes and youth development.
- Work in a dynamic role with diverse partnerships and program delivery
- Be part of a team that genuinely cares about its people and its community

Why join us?

- Make a real impact on community outcomes and youth development.
- Work in a dynamic role with diverse partnerships and program delivery
- Outstanding work-life balance
- Be part of a team that genuinely cares about its people and its community

SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job reference

CSC195

Position:

Sports & Recreation Officer

Location:

Coen

Tenure:

Part Time - 12 Month Fixed Term

Remuneration:

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A: Division 2, Section 1) Award – State 2017 – Level 2 - 3 dependent on qualifications and experience

$41.11 - $46.32 per hour + relevant allowances

Leave Entitlements:

5 weeks annual leave – paid on a pro - rata basis

15 days personal leave – paid on a pro - rata basis

Superannuation:

12% superannuation contributions

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications are assessed on merit

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📌 Sports & Recreation Officer - Part Time (Coen)
🏢 Cook Shire Council
📍 Coen