Community Facilities and Recreation Project Officer

About Us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education 
• Diverse salary packaging
• And much, much more!

About Community Facilities and Recreation

We take great pride in the fact that there are over 2 million annual visitations to the City’s sportsgrounds, neighbourhood centres and cemeteries, as well as many more to our parks and reserves.

Community, Facilities and Recreation provide venues where people can participate in sport and Recreation activities, get together with family and friends to celebrate, meet to learn and share experiences, and gather to remember and reflect. 

Our team is responsible for the provision, development, management and promotion of sustainable recreation facilities, services and programs which provide a range of recreation, leisure and sports opportunities for our communities and partners. In a City which is growing fast, 3 million annual visitations are just around the corner.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motived Community Facilities and Recreation Project Officer. You will be employed on a temporary full-time basis for a period up to June 2025. You will be primarily responsible for ensuring Council’s sports, recreation, play, open space and Community Facilities are developed in accordance with contemporary standards and meet the growing needs of the community.

This position is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for the next step in your career. You will have the opportunity in building upon your industry experience while being mentored and supported by passionate industry professionals.

Essential Criteria

• A tertiary qualification in recreation management, project management or relevant discipline and/or significant demonstrated experience working in recreation, sport, open space, play and/or Community Facilities projects and planning position
• Demonstrated ability and experience in engaging, consulting and collaborating with community facility user groups, Government Departments and other key agencies associated with the position
• Significant knowledge of contemporary recreation sport, open space, play facility standards, trends and industry issues
• Highly developed project brief development, planning, research and analysis skills
• Proven ability in working productively in a team environment and contributing to team goals
• Demonstrated ability in negotiating solutions, being proactive, taking initiative and driving innovative outcome

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to obtain WWCC to undertake child friendly community consultation in schools, childcare or onsite
• Demonstrated commitment in providing high level customer service
• Proven written and verbal communications skills including experience in writing reports, briefing papers, funding applications and making presentations
• Information and Communications Technology skills in undertaking tasks associated with the position

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $92,921.00 - $107,559.00 per annum, plus 11% Superannuation. Salary will be negotiated based on the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.

This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.

You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Virginia Tuckerman, Community Facilities and Recreation Planning and Projects Coordinator on 4732 8092.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.