SALARY: $112,191 - 128,537 p.a. + Super + Leaseback vehicle

Work Type:Permanent Full Time

- Enjoy a 35 hour working week
- Fully maintained leasebackvehicle
- Flexibility through Flex leave pro visions and hybridwork arrangements

- Health programincluding free flu vaccinations,skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options

- Central location with a modern building with latest technology
- Ample free parking, close to shops and services
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supportingprofessional career development
- Corporate Gym Membership available & FitnessPassport

CamdenCouncil is seeking two experienced and motivated Recreation Planner ProjectOfficers to join our high-performing Sport and Recreation team.

Reportingto the Team Leader Sport and Recreation Planning, these roles are responsiblefor leading the planning, development and scoping of open space, sport andrecreation projects that respond to the needs of our growing community. Youwill play a key role in shaping the future of Camden through the preparation ofplans, strategies and business cases, supported by evidence-based research,community consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Workingacross the organisation and with external partners, you will coordinatemultidisciplinary inputs, manage project scoping and budgets, and ensureprojects are aligned to Council’s strategic objectives and Project ManagementFramework prior to handover for delivery.

Thisis a unique chance to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects fromlocal open space improvements to major recreation and sporting infrastructurewhile influencing long-term sport and recreation outcomes for one of thefastest growing communities in NSW.

Join acollaborative, innovative and community-focused team that is passionate aboutdelivering high-quality sport and recreation outcomes and creating vibrant,inclusive and sustainable places.

What We Offer





We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

- Degree qualifications and relevant experience in Recreation,Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent related field

- Demonstrated relevant experience in sport and recreation planningand policy development

- Demonstratedexperience in delivering passive and active recreation infrastructure

- Demonstratedexperience in managing community and stakeholder engagement at variouslevels throughout the planning and design process

- Goodanalytical, creative thinking, negotiation, conflict resolution andproblem-solving skills that lead to innovative and effective solutions ina changing environment

- Solid oraland written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times
- Current Drivers Licence
- Experiencedelivering projects within a structured project management framework

- Experience in a local government environment

- Knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatoryframeworks

- Appropriate research, reporting and computer skills

- Demonstrated project and resource management skills

Please note this position requires background checks to be completed, which may include (but not limited to), qualification checks and pre-employment medicals.

Further Information :Tim Whiticker, Team Leader Sport & Recreation Planning,

Closing Date for above position :26/10/2026

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📌 Recreation Planner Project Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Camden Council
📍 Sydney