Job Description
Temporary, Full time (2 years)
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$82k - $95k plus superannuation
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Convenient Preston Location, close to public transport
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Are you organised, proactive and passionate about community recreation? Join Darebin City Council as a Recreation & Leisure Officer and help shape vibrant, accessible recreation opportunities for our community.
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About the role:
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As the Recreation & Leisure Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective management and activation of Darebin's recreation and leisure facilities, services and partnerships. Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will support contract management, lease and licence administration, stakeholder engagement, grant applications and Council reporting processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised professional who enjoys working across many areas of recreation and leisure.
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You will:
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Administrate day-to-day operational management of recreation and leisure contracts.
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Administrate of Council's recreation and leisure leases and licences.
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Manage of the Council's Minor Works process for Recreation and Leisure.
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Support the preparation of ELT papers, Councillor Briefings, Council Reports and other formal documents.
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Manage the Casual Booking process for sporting facilities.
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Prepare, collate and submit KPI reports for contracted services, ensuring data is accurate, timely and consistent with contractual requirements.
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About you:
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You will have demonstrated experience in contract administration, operations coordination or a similar role.
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Solid organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a busy environment.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills,



with the ability to build effective relationships, deliver outstanding customer service and contribute to a team-oriented, high-performing team culture.
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Understanding of lease and licence frameworks, including obligations, compliance monitoring and renewal processes, in a community or public sector context.
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Relevant tertiary qualification in recreation management, sport management, business administration, public administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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Why Darebin?
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Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.
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We offer:
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A supportive team environment
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Opportunities for professional development and career growth
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A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
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The chance to make a real difference
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Applications close on Wednesday 2 September **** at 5.00pm.
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For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Suranga Dissakarunaratne, Senior Coordinator Recreation & Leisure on ******** *** or via email
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Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.
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Pre-employment Checks
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Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply.
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To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.
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📌 Recreation & Leisure Officer (South Australia)
🏢 Darebin City Council
📍 South Australia