Recreation Planner Project Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

Hybrid work arrangements

Free flu vaccinations

Skin checks for health program

Health and wellbeing leave

Free parking

Leaseback vehicle

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, development and scoping of open space, sport and recreation projects to meet the needs of our growing community.

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

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Recreation, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent related field.
• Experience in sport and recreation planning and policy development.
• Experience delivering passive and active recreation infrastructure.
• Experience managing community and stakeholder engagement at multiple levels.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of EEO, WHS and ethics; valid drivers licence.
• Experience applying a structured project management framework.
• Local government experience and knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
• Research, reporting and computer skills; project and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and scoping of open space, sport and recreation projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage scoping and budgets.
• Ensure projects align with Council’s objectives and project framework.
• Contribute to plans, strategies and business cases with evidence-based research and consultation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Budget coordination

Problem solving

Policy development

Education

Degree in Recreation/Urban Planning or related field

Experience in sport and recreation planning

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, [phone]

Closing Date for above position:26/10/2026