Fixed Term Full Time (12 months)
$76,983.40 Gross per annum + Superannuation
Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation
About the Opportunity
Glenelg Shire Council is seeking a passionate and community-focused Recreation Officer to join our team and help shape active, healthy and connected communities across the Shire.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to contribute to the planning, development and delivery of recreation programs, facilities and initiatives that enhance the wellbeing and lifestyle of our community.
This position is offered on a fixed term full time capacity until March 2027 as it is linked to parental leave backfill.
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.
What you need to Succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* Experience or qualifications in recreation, sport management, community development or a related field.
* Experience working with sporting clubs, volunteers or community groups (local government experience desirable).
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
* Sound written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and record-keeping.
* An understanding of club governance, risk management and inclusive participation principles.
A current driver's licence and relevant Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) are required.
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:
* A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
* Resume.
* Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).
Applications Close: Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Hayden Annett
Position: Recreation Coordinator
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