Senior Recreation & Programs Officer
Permanent Full Time

About us

At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community.

About the Position

This is a permanent full-time position within the Community Services Directorate, based at Morley Sport and Recreation.
As the Senior Recreation and Programs Officer, you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of the facility, supervising Recreation Attendants, Junior Programs Officers and Umpire/Coaches. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, coordinating high-quality recreation programs, overseeing function bookings, and ensuring the smooth administration of rosters, timesheets and operational activities.
Working closely with the Coordinator Morley Sport and Recreation, you will lead by example, foster a positive and inclusive team culture, promote safe work practices, and identify opportunities to improve services and increase community participation in recreation programs and facilities.

About You





The successful person will have demonstrated experience leading and supporting staff within a recreation, sport, leisure or community services environment. You will be a proactive and customer-focused leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with patrons, community groups and colleagues. You will have strong organisational and administrative abilities, experience managing rosters and operational processes, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. A focus on workplace safety, continuous improvement and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture will be key to your success in this role.

Mandatory Qualifications and Licences
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR/Resuscitation Certificate.
• Current Working with Children Check.

What we offer

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $82,568.93 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff advantages including:

- Up to 5% matched super contributions, totalling up to 22% combined super
- 22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading




- Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per year
- Flexible work arrangements
- Free aquatic and gym membership
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026, 4:00pm

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any further queries please contact Kathleen Madden, Coordinator Morley Sport and Recreation on 9375 7506.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button.

Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.

JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.

Attachments:
- How to Apply for Job Vacancy.pdf
- Industrial Agreement - Inside Employees 2026.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- PD - Senior Recreation & Programs Officer.pdf

📌 Senior Recreation & Programs Officer (Morley)
🏢 City of Bayswater
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