Business Support Officer - Leisure Services

Cityofstirling; Stirling; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free parking

Subsidised onsite canteen

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion events

Job summary

City of Stirling invites applications for a proactive administrator to support the Community Infrastructure Planning team. You will help coordinate grants, engage with the community and stakeholders, assist with reporting, and contribute to data analysis while ensuring smooth Leisure Services operations.

The role offers diverse daily tasks, opportunity to coordinate events, and collaboration with internal and external partners. Prior local government or community program experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a business support, administration or coordination role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including research, reporting and presentation preparation.
• Intermediate proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisational and event coordination skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A current Driver's Licence and National Police Clearance.
• Experience in local government, community programs, recreation services or grant administration will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant administration and support community engagement activities.
• Assist with stakeholder consultation and project reporting.
• Support project delivery and data analysis.
• Help ensure smooth operation of the Leisure Services team.
• Support community-focused projects from planning through to completion, including coordinating events.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Grant administration

Stakeholder engagement

Research & data analysis

Event coordination

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data reporting

Job description

The opportunity

Reporting to the Service Lead Leisure Services, you will provide business and project support to the Community Infrastructure Planning team, helping to deliver initiatives that enhance sport, recreation and healthy lifestyle opportunities across the City.

This is a diverse role where no two days are the same. You'll coordinate grant administration, assist with community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities, support project delivery and reporting, contribute to research and data analysis, and help ensure the smooth operation of the Leisure Services team.

You'll also have the opportunity to support community-focused projects from planning through to completion, including coordinating events and working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting community outcomes. You can confidently manage competing priorities, build positive relationships, and take ownership of your work.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a business support, administration or coordination role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including research, reporting and presentation preparation.
• Intermediate proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisational and event coordination skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A current Driver's Licence and National Police Clearance.
• Experience in local government, community programs, recreation services or grant administration will be highly regarded.

Position Description

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Flexible hours and free parking
• Convenient location near Stirling Station, Karrinyup Shopping Centre, cafés, and medical services
• Subsidised onsite canteen and kitchen facilities for easy access to meals and refreshments
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events and a commitment to reconciliation.

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/careers

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Stephen Handicott, Service Lead Leisure Services on [phone]

Applications close: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 23.59 (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.