Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week
• Flexibility through flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
• Professional career development
• Modern building with latest technology, ample free parking, close to shops and services
• Health program including discounted gym membership, fitness passport, free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

About the Role

Help shape the future of Sport and Leisure in Camden!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Sport and Recreation branch. As one of the fastest growing Councils in Australia, you’ll lead the Sport Operations team to drive strategic operational sport services, allocations of Council’s sports grounds and recreation facilities, implement initiatives to optimise facility utilisation, and support financial sustainability.  

Reporting to the Coordinator Sport & Leisure Management, you’ll also support the contract management of Camden’s Leisure and Aquatic Facilities, including the new $67 million Oran Park Leisure Centre ensuring you play a key role in shaping how our community stays active and connected.

Your leadership will ensure exceptional service delivery aligns with Council strategic objectives, community satisfaction, and ongoing improvement.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

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!

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Sports, Recreation or Leisure, or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Experience in managing teams that can drive change and maximise opportunities in alignment with Council’s strategic direction
• Demonstrated experience managing complex sport, recreation and/or leisure operations, allocations, and community engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build, establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with key stakeholders such as sporting clubs and associations, service providers, community groups and Council staff.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, strategies, and/or systems to improve sport and recreation services.
• High-level skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making to improve facility operations and service delivery.
• Ability to self-manage time, plan, and prioritise work and meet deadlines and targets in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and a sound understanding of the sport, recreation and leisure industry, including current trends and funding opportunities.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing projects or initiatives, particularly within the sports and recreation sector.
• Ability to provide expert advice on the planning and enhancement of sports clubs, facilities, and grounds.
• Experience in overseeing budgets and procurement practices. 
• Experience with digital booking systems.

This position may require the successful applicant to undertake a National Police Check and/or relevant background checks.

Position Description: For full position description details click here.