Participation Officer

Temporary - Full Time (Flexible) - Commencing ASAP until 27 June 2025

Band 5 - from $78,448.84 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives

The Recreation and Leisure Services Branch is responsible for the management, planning and development of recreation, leisure and sporting assets for residents, workers and visitors to the City. The Recreation unit is responsible for driving positive social and health outcomes for the community through passive and active recreation opportunities.

The Participation Officer is a multi-faceted position contributing to the chronic issue of physical inactivity through supporting participation initiatives, working closely with Yarra's sports clubs on the implementation of the Fair Access Policy Road Map and assisting the Recreation unit with daily facility operations. 

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of the drivers associated with community sport, be a team player, self-motivated, have a high attention to detail and wanting to further enhance their existing skills in the field of Recreation.

Some of the key duties of this position will include:

• Support and implement the delivery of priority actions outlined in Yarra’s Strategies and Plans.
• Support community clubs with the implementation of the Fair Access Policy Road Map and Action Plan, in conjunction with the Sport Operations and Development Officer
• Assist the recreation team and the associated community clubs in the facility management of various recreation venues
• Coordinate a comprehensive approach to collating and analysing participation data.
• Represent the Recreation Unit as part of Yarra’s Community Grants Program
• Identify potential barriers to participation in leisure and recreation activities by liaising with community groups to ascertain service needs of older adults, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, low income, at risk, or socially disengaged.

Yarra City Council is flexible and progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture, diversity and development of staff. We aim to continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the Position description or contact Steven Jackson, Coordinator Recreation on (03) 9205 5572 or email

Steven.Jackson@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 100405 - Participation Officer - Position Description Feb 2025.pdf

Applications close on Sunday 23 February 2025 at 11:55pm. 

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.