Recreation Planner Project Officer

Council Jobs; Camden; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Health program

Flexible leave options

Corporate gym membership

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking two experienced Recreation Planner Project Officers to join our Sport and Recreation team. You will lead planning, scoping and development of open space and recreation projects that meet the growing community needs.

Reporting to the Team Leader Sport & Recreation Planning, you will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage budgets, and ensure projects align with Council’s strategic objectives before handover for delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Recreation, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent related field.
• Demonstrated experience in sport and recreation planning and policy development.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering passive and active recreation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and scoping of open space, sport and recreation projects that respond to community needs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage project scoping and budgets, and ensure alignment to Council’s objectives.
• Engage with community and stakeholders through consultation and evidence-based research.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation & problem-solving

Education

Degree in Recreation/Planning related field

Tools

Project management framework knowledge

Job description

SALARY: $112,191 - 128,537 p.a. + Super + Leaseback vehicle

Work Type:Permanent Full Time

Enjoy a 35 hour working week

Fully maintained leasebackvehicle

Flexibility through Flex leave pro

visions and hybridwork arrangements

Health programincluding free flu vaccinations,skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options

Central location with a modern building with latest technology

Ample free parking, close to shops and services

Join an organisation committed to offering and supportingprofessional career development

Corporate Gym Membership available & FitnessPassport

CamdenCouncil is seeking two experienced and motivated Recreation Planner ProjectOfficers to join our high-performing Sport and Recreation team.

Reportingto the Team Leader Sport and Recreation Planning, these roles are responsiblefor leading the planning, development and scoping of open space, sport andrecreation projects that respond to the needs of our growing community. Youwill play a key role in shaping the future of Camden through the preparation ofplans, strategies and business cases, supported by evidence-based research,community consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Workingacross the organisation and with external partners, you will coordinatemultidisciplinary inputs, manage project scoping and budgets, and ensureprojects are aligned to Council’s strategic objectives and Project ManagementFramework prior to handover for delivery.

Thisis a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects fromlocal open space improvements to major recreation and sporting infrastructurewhile influencing long-term sport and recreation outcomes for one of thefastest growing communities in NSW.

Join acollaborative, innovative and community-focused team that is passionate aboutdelivering high-quality sport and recreation outcomes and creating vibrant,inclusive and sustainable places.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Degree qualifications and relevant experience in Recreation,Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent related field

Demonstrated relevant experience in sport and recreation planningand policy development

Demonstratedexperience in delivering passive and active recreation infrastructure

Demonstratedexperience in managing community and stakeholder engagement at variouslevels throughout the planning and design process

Goodanalytical, creative thinking, negotiation, conflict resolution andproblem-solving skills that lead to innovative and effective solutions ina changing environment

Strong oraland written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times

Current Drivers Licence

Experiencedelivering projects within a structured project management framework

Experience in a local government environment

Knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatoryframeworks

Appropriate research, reporting and computer skills

Demonstrated project and resource management skills

Please note this position requires background checks to be completed, which may include (but not limited to), qualification checks and pre-employment medicals.

Further Information:Tim Whiticker, Team Leader Sport & Recreation Planning, (02) 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position:26/10/2026

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