Access And Partnerships Coordinator

Sportspeople; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Eira Leisure is seeking an Access and Partnerships Coordinator to shape inclusive sport and community participation across venues and partnerships. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for access and inclusion, manage venue bookings and partnership services, and drive programs that extend participation, access and benefit across the community.

This role offers growth and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in leisure, community, health or recreation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and partnership skills.
• Experience managing budgets, performance outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, policies and operational processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of accessibility, inclusion and community participation principles.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, risk management and child safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessible participation programs, benevolent initiatives and inclusive services that deliver positive community outcomes.
• Oversee aquatic, sporting club and facility bookings while supporting high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement strategic and annual business plans for the Access and Partnerships portfolio.
• Provide clear and consistent leadership, supporting high-performing teams and modelling expected behaviours and standards.
• Build strong relationships with Council teams, community groups, sporting clubs, service providers and other key stakeholders.
• Promote diversity, access and inclusion across Glen Eira Leisure and strengthen community participation.
• Develop and monitor budgets, provide accurate forecasts and report on program KPIs.
• Monitor program performance, customer satisfaction and service outcomes, identifying and implementing improvements.
• Ensure programs and services comply with relevant legislation, Council policies and industry standards.

Skills

Inclusive leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Disability, Community Services, Recreation, Leisure Management, Business or related

Job description

• Lead programs and partnerships that create accessible and inclusive leisure opportunities for our community.
• Full-Time opportunity| Part-time considered for the right candidate.
• Annualised salary: $113,000 + Superannuation (pro rata for part-time)
• Culture of Excellence: At Glen Eira Leisure, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to excel.
• Industry Leader: We are recognised as a leader in the leisure industry, known for our innovative programs, safety and exceptional customer service. Joining our team means becoming part of an organisation that sets the standard for excellence.
• Exciting Growth Opportunities: As we expand our facilities and services, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

About the Role

This newly established role provides an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of access, inclusion, community participation and venue partnerships across Glen Eira Leisure. As the Access and Partnerships Coordinator, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Access and Partnerships portfolio, including Venues and Partnerships, Access and Inclusion, Every Body Active and benevolent programs.

You will oversee sports club and facility bookings, venue hire arrangements and partnership services, ensuring facilities are utilised effectively and customers, clubs, schools and community groups receive a high-quality experience. You will also lead the planning and delivery of inclusive sport, recreation and participation initiatives, build strong relationships with sporting clubs and community partners, and identify opportunities to increase participation and improve access to leisure services and facilities.

In addition, you will drive diversity and inclusion outcomes, oversee business and financial performance, and provide leadership to the Venues and Partnerships Team Leader and Access and Inclusion Team Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful community impact while strengthening venue operations, community participation, sports and recreation opportunities, and strategic partnerships across a diverse and growing leisure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Access and Inclusion: Lead accessible participation programs, benevolent initiatives and inclusive services that deliver positive community outcomes.
• Venues and Partnerships: Oversee aquatic, sporting club and facility bookings while supporting high-quality service delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic and annual business plans for the Access and Partnerships portfolio.
• Leadership: Provide clear and consistent leadership, supporting high-performing teams and modelling expected behaviours and standards.
• Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with Council teams, community groups, sporting clubs, service providers and other key stakeholders.
• Diversity and Participation: Promote diversity, access and inclusion across Glen Eira Leisure and strengthen community participation.
• Business and Financial Performance: Develop and monitor budgets, provide accurate forecasts and report on program KPIs.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor program performance, customer satisfaction and service outcomes, identifying and implementing improvements.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure programs and services comply with relevant legislation, Council policies and industry standards.

We Are Looking For

• An Inclusive Leader: Someone passionate about creating accessible and welcoming leisure opportunities for the whole community.
• A Strategic Thinker: Someone who can develop clear plans and translate them into practical, sustainable outcomes.
• A Collaborative Partner: Someone skilled at building strong relationships across teams, community organisations and external stakeholders.
• A Strong People Leader: Someone who can coach, mentor and develop teams while fostering accountability and service excellence.
• A Results Focused Professional: Someone confident managing budgets, competing priorities and performance outcomes in a complex operational environment.

Skills and Experience

• Experience leading teams, programs or services in leisure, community, health, disability, recreation or a related field.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, performance outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, policies and operational processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of accessibility, inclusion and community participation principles.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, risk management and child safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Provide First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Tertiary qualification in Health, Disability, Community Services, Recreation, Leisure Management, Business or a related discipline, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience.

Pre-employment Checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure, which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Reference checks

A Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTIQA+ and gender-diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer at [e-mail] .

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

• National Police / Criminal History Check
• Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check