Ultimo location

Full Time/Permanent opportunity

$88,****** per annum plus superannuation

About the role

Make a positive difference in our diverse community as a Recreation Officer at our Ultimo Community Centre.

You will possess excellent customer service and administrative skills and experience in delivering community programs, along with an understanding of community development. You will also have experience in event or project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation with excellent organisational, written and communication skills.

You will have:

Demonstrated experience with planning and delivery of social, cultural, educational or recreational programs

Current first aid certificate or willingness to undertake relevant training

Valid Working With Children Check and willingness to undergo a Criminal Record Check in accordance with legislated requirements for this position.

To best support our diverse community, bilingual candidates are highly desirable, with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin considered an advantage. Experience in facility operations will also be highly regarded.

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.

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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 versatile working

City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional 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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How to apply

Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.

Applications must be submitted online by?11:59pm, Sunday 13 September ****.

For more information, Damian Dziedzic, Operations Coordinator on ************.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at
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?or ************.

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.

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