Are you an experienced contracts or facilities professional who’s passionate about safety, compliance and community outcomes, and enjoys partnering with operators to ensure well managed aquatic and recreation facilities?

Join Logan City Council’s Venues and Events Branch as an Aquatics and Recreation Contracts Officer, where you will play a key role in overseeing externally operated aquatic, sport, leisure and community facilities that support active, healthy and connected communities.

Position Responsibilities

As the Aquatics and Recreation Contracts Officer, you will support the effective management and oversight of Council’s externally operated facilities, ensuring operators meet contractual, legislative and industry obligations while maintaining safe, compliant and high-performing venues.

In this role, you will:

• Support the management and monitoring of commercial contracts and leases for aquatic, sport, leisure and community facilities
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits aligned to contractual, legislative and industry standards
• Monitor operator compliance with safety, health, water quality and operational requirements
• Support contract and lease meetings with operators and provide audit outcomes and performance insights
• Assist with onboarding of new operators and coordination of transition and exit processes
• Review and report on operational, compliance and performance data including attendance, utilisation and incidents
• Support effective financial oversight by reviewing operator reporting and identifying risks or variances
• Provide technical and industry advice to internal stakeholders relating to facility operations and maintenance
• Liaise with operators, contractors and Council teams to support asset management and maintenance outcomes
• Act as a point of contact for operator-related enquiries, complaints and investigations

Key indicators for success

We are looking for an Aquatics and Recreation Contracts Officer who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in managing or administering contracts and/or leases, ideally within aquatic, sport or recreation environments
• Strong knowledge of compliance, safety and regulatory requirements relevant to aquatic and community facilities
• Experience coordinating audits and monitoring operational performance
• Well-developed analytical, reporting and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance or monitoring systems
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail
• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (highly regarded)
• Pool Plant Operator Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Current “C” Class Driver Licence

Why choose Logan City Council? 

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community. 

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including: 

• Salary from: Level 5.1 starts at $96K + superannuation.
• Generous Leave Benefits - Save your annual leave for when you want a break, as you’ll also accrue additional leave for Xmas/NY (up to 4 days) + get leave for preventative medical (like the dentist!)
• Work-Life Balance - Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
• Flexible Work - We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellness - Access to our Logan Leisure Centres discounted membership and Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Salary Packaging - Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
• Professional Growth - Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment - Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Engage - Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future. There’s purpose in our step and fresh energy in the air, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value for money – with heart.

Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity are in our DNA. The people of Logan are proud there are mavericks, makers and innovators who call this city home. We know our community and we care about them, when you join our Council, we want you to feel valued and understand how you are helping to shape the future of Logan.