Job Task Analysis - Active Kingston Project Officer
Great opportunity to join the Kingston Active Team in a supportive and collaborative environment
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flexible hours, to enhance your work-life balance
Close to public transport and offers free onsite parking
Full Time - Permanent role
$83,421 - $96,065 per annum plus superannuation
Location: Cheltenham
About the role
We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team as a Sport and Recreation Liaison Officer.
Reporting to the Team Leader Sport and Recreation, you play a crucial role in fostering partnerships and engaging with sports clubs, community organisations and key stakeholders.
Your mission will be to provide active and healthy opportunities for people across Kingston.
Your Skills and experience
We are looking for someone with:
Familiarity with the operation of outdoor sporting and recreation facilities.
Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with sports clubs and community groups.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to achieve outcomes for the benefit of the Kingston community.
Proven ability to co-ordinate sports club stakeholder input and involvement with the planning and delivery of works and projects.
The ability to be self-motivated and work effectively within a team.
Excellent written communication and presentation skills, including the demonstrated ability to assist with preparing project plans, engagement plans, reports and correspondence based on evidence‐based research and data.




Degree or Diploma in sport and recreation administration and/or project management qualifications or less formal qualification with relevant experience working with sporting and recreation clubs and school groups.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of
We make a difference | We show care and respect | We take pride in our work | We are better together
Don't meet every single requirement for this role?
At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.
If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
For any inquiries about the position, please contact James Prideaux, Team Leader Sport and Recreation, at ******
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or Recent Zealand work visa.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ******
About Kingston
Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy,



where we all share a safe, sustainable environment.
The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD.
We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
Why you'll love working for us?
Hybrid work options - average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
Salary Packaging
Purchase leave options
Career development opportunities,
Study/development assistance
Discounted gym memberships
16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Social club events
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
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📌 Sport & Recreation Liaison Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Melbourne