Permanent, Full time
Band 5
Salary $ 84, Super + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice
About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The RoleMake a difference in our community
The Sport & Recreation Officer is responsible for the effective and efficient management of Council sporting facilities and assets, ensuring safe, equitable access for all users. Key responsibilities include coordinating the sports ground allocation process, managing school and community bookings, overseeing facility maintenance, and maintaining a strong understanding of sporting clubs' facility needs and governance requirements.
This position is one of two Sport & Recreation Officer roles, with each officer acting as the primary liaison for allocated sporting clubs based on Council planning precincts.
About youThis role requires a candidate with demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, particularly working with community sports clubs or community organisations. The successful applicant will have strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in driving positive health and wellbeing outcomes within the community. A commitment to ensuring City of Whittlesea sporting clubs are safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for people of all ages and abilities is essential.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply
Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Amanda Watson, Unit Manager Sport & Leisure on
To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 12pm on Friday 30 January 2026
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.