Manager Sport, Recreation and Community Development

Leading Roles; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council in Proserpine is seeking an experienced Manager Sports, Recreation and Community Development to lead sport, recreation, community development, events and associated infrastructure across the Whitsunday Region.

The role focuses on strengthening systems, improving service and contract management, and translating Council priorities into practical outcomes. Tertiary qualifications in Community Development or related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Sport and Recreation Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional Sports Park, aquatic services and a diverse community portfolio.
• Based in Proserpine and reporting to the Director Liveability and Development Services, the role leads sport and recreation, community development, events and associated infrastructure.
• Strengthening systems, improving service and contract management, and translating Council priorities into practical outcomes.
• Developing the operating model and progressing the Whitsunday Regional Sports Park.
• Progressing the aquatic facilities review and preparing for the planned 2027 procurement process.

Skills

Strategic management

People leadership

Community engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Development

Job description

Manager Sports, Recreation and Community Development – Whitsunday Regional Council – Proserpine

• Shape major sporting, aquatic and community facilities across the Whitsunday Region.
• Lead the Regional Sports Park, aquatic services and a diverse community portfolio.
• $140 000 - $160 000 + super and a fully maintained vehicle.

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced Manager Sports, Recreation and Community Development to strengthen services and facilities that play an important role in community life across the region.

Based in Proserpine and reporting to the Director Liveability and Development Services, the role leads sport and recreation, community development, events and associated infrastructure. The opportunity centres on strengthening systems, improving service and contract management, and translating Council priorities into practical outcomes.

Key priorities include:

• Developing the operating model and progressing the Whitsunday Regional Sports Park.
• Progressing the aquatic facilities review and preparing for the planned 2027 procurement process.
• Strengthening asset, lifecycle, contract and performance management across community facilities.
• Improving information to support investment, funding and service decisions.

This opportunity will suit an experienced, hands on manager with strengths in strategic facility management, community engagement and people leadership. Experience across aquatic facilities, sporting infrastructure, asset management or similar community infrastructure will be particularly valuable.

Council needs a manager who takes ownership, identifies issues early and brings considered solutions. Political awareness, financial judgement and the ability to work constructively with elected members, sporting clubs, community groups, contractors and government agencies are important.

The role provides scope to strengthen foundations while delivering visible projects and services across the region. Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Sport and Recreation Management or a related field are required.