- Permanent Full Time position, 38 hours per week
- Salary from Band 6 $102,059 + Superannuation
- Located in Glen Waverley
- Applications Close 7 October 2026

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne. The Recreation Services Unit leads the planning, coordination, and support of sport and recreation services that respond to community needs. The unit works collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote inclusive, accessible, and sustainable participation opportunities.

About the Position The role will manage the renewal, consultation, review and monitoring of recreation facility contracts and occupancy agreements within Active Monash.

Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement service level agreements, tender specifications and contracts, business plans, asset renewal programs, and manage associated performance of agreements
- An understanding of the principles of contract law and how this relates to service level agreements, externally contracted service units, and user licence agreements
- Ability to identify options and contribute to long term planning within the unit
- Ability to develop key performance indicators and closely manage leasing and licencing reporting requirements
- Understanding and commitment to the principals of continuous improvement within a policy, process, procedure or service context
- Understanding and knowledge of procurement, strong business acumen and commercial orientation




- Robust skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to interpret legislation relating to contract management and occupancy agreement conditions and responsibilities including the Local Government Act, Competition and Consumer Act and Freedom of Information legislation
- Ability to make evidenced based/best practice recommendations in line with relevant legislation, policy and contract documentation

Requirements

- Previous experience in local government, recreation/leisure/sport or contract / property management
- Demonstrated experience in the management of significant recreation/leisure facility contracts, leases and procurement processes
- Tertiary qualification with some experience or less formal qualifications with substantial experience in Recreation, Sports Management, Leisure Services, contract and/or property management
- Experience in the delivery of high-quality customer services and community outcomes within lease, licencing and contract management
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Advantages As a City of Monash employee, your personal and career development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:





- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. Applications close 7 October 2026 at 11:55pm. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Alexa Lloyd on 9518 3490 or at [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

PD - Recreation Contracts & Performance Officer March 2026.pdf

📌 Recreation Contracts & Performance Officer (Glen Waverley)
🏢 City Of Monash
📍 Glen Waverley