City Leisure Services/City Greening & Leisure/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:?
Sustainable Sydney *********** Continuing the Vision
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Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Are you passionate about sport and recreation and committed to delivering high quality programs and services that promote inclusive participation, social connection, and improved health and wellbeing across the community?

We're excited to welcome a motivated and experienced Recreation Officer to join our recreation precinct team.

Under the guidance of the Operations Team Leader and Precinct Manager, you'll plan, implement and deliver a range of sports and recreational programs and services, including sports competitions, inclusive programs and events, and space hire services that respond to the needs of our community. You'll also support the efficient day-to-day operations and service delivery across multiple recreation centres and all-weather sportsfields within our growing precinct.

This role also presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of recent programs at the soon-to-open Huntley Street Recreation Centre.

We're looking for someone with:

demonstrated experience with planning and delivery of recreation programs, activities or events

strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with others

experience with point-of-sale and booking systems,



and Microsoft Office applications, or the ability to learn quickly

the ability to work a spread of hours, working a roster that includes weekdays, weekends and nights, and be available to work across multiple locations within the Local Government area

current First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake relevant training.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check.

What we can offer you

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance

Collaborative approach to flexible working

City centre head office, with many public transport options

Career development

Leadership and management development program

Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

Long service and employee recognition awards

Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families

Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

Part-time and job-sharing options available

Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

Recognised family inclusive workplace

Veteran employment supporter

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📌 Recreation Officer (Sydney)
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