Coordinator Recreation and Facilities

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; Sur place; AUD 163 000 - 181 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Swell Program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Singleton Council is seeking a Coordinator Recreation and Facilities to lead the planning, development, and management of recreation, open space, and facility services across the Singleton Local Government Area.

The role provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure parks, sporting facilities and open spaces are safe, sustainable and meet community needs, working with Council and stakeholders to deliver high-quality recreational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Essential to this role is tertiary degree qualifications in parks management, facilities management, recreation planning or other relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and delivery of recreation or facilities management programs.
• Well-developed stakeholder consultation and engagement skills with ability to lead a small high-performing team.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic and operational planning of recreation, open space, and facility services.
• Input into the Capital Works Programme and long-term budgets.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and SLAs to support service delivery.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff within the Recreation and Facilities team.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality management and performance evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety and environmental policies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community groups and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Quality management

H&S compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Parks/Facilities Management or related field

Description du poste

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Coordinator Recreation and Facilities is responsible for leading the planning, development, and management of Council’s recreation, open space, and facility services. The role provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure Singleton’s parks, sporting facilities, and open spaces are safe, sustainable, and meet community needs. Working collaboratively across Council and with key stakeholders, the position plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality recreational outcomes that enhance the liveability of the Singleton Local Government Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic and operational planning of recreation, open space, and facility services.
• Provide input into the preparation of Council’s Capital Works Programme and long-term financial budgets
• Manage budgets, contracts, and Service Level Agreements to support effective and efficient service delivery
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff within the Recreation and Facilities team
• Drive continuous improvement through quality management, performance evaluation, and best practice initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Council’s Work Health and Safety and environmental policies
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community groups, sporting organisations, and other stakeholders

Essential to this role is tertiary degree qualifications in parks management, facilities management, recreation planning or other relevant discipline combined with demonstrated experience in the implementation and delivery of recreation or facilities management programs and complemented by planning and policy development experience. In this role you will be required to have well-developed stakeholder consultation and engagement skills with demonstrated ability to create, lead and manage a small high-performing team.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 15 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of TRP of $163,302 - $181,047 per annum consisting of a base salary of $126,909 - $142,753, Motor Vehicle allowance of $18,895 and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2026.