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Projects Officer - Recreation and Leisure

Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)

Band 6 – $ 97,222.14+ super + RDO(RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• 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

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection.

This is a great opportunity for someone that is currently an experienced Recreation and Leisure professional that is seeking a new challenge and able to have an immediate impact.

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.

As the Projects Officer – Recreation and Leisure, you will support the delivery of recreation and leisure infrastructure projects collaborating with internal teams, external partners and the user groups to deliver high-quality sport and leisure facilities across the municipality.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders to coordinate projects on the ground, building strong relationships and act as the key link between Council, contractors, internal teams, and the community. While contributing to the planning and ongoing management of Council’s recreation and leisure assets, you’ll draw on your experience to translate operational and lifecycle needs into practical, well-delivered outcomes that enhance functionality, accessibility and customer experience.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and support the client-side of recreation and leisure infrastructure projects across planning, design and implementation
• Contribute to asset planning and lifecycle management, supporting renewal programs, maintenance strategies and capital planning
• Contribute directly to business cases and external funding submissions, including grant applications, by providing project scoping, cost inputs, asset data and clear delivery justifications
• Work closely with Building Maintenance and Capital Works teams to coordinate works, track performance and inform forward programs for Recreation and Leisure assets
• Act as a key liaison, partnering with stakeholders, Sport & Recreation Victoria, State Sporting Bodies and contractors to deliver fit-for-purpose, operationally sustainable outcomes
• Undertake site inspections and asset assessments to identify risks, priorities and opportunities, and provide clear, evidence-based advice
• Support the prioritisation of renewal and upgrade works, balancing service needs, risk and lifecycle requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community users, sporting clubs, contractors and consultants
• Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement in asset performance and customer experience

What We’re Looking For

This is a role for someone that has an extensive understanding of capital projects, who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing project outcomes, has experience in grant writing and contributing to recreation and leisure asset strategies.

Yarra City Council is a Progressive Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture and development of staff. We strive to continually improve services to the community.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Steven Jackson - Coordinator Recreation at steven.jackson@yarracity.vic.gov.au or 9205 5555.

 Position Description - Projects Officer - Recreation and Leisure.pdf

Applications close on: Monday 15 June, 2026 at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

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

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, 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.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

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.