Senior Recreation & Programs Officer

City of Bayswater; Perth; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched super 5%

22 days annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Free aquatic and gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Employee health and wellbeing program

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

The City of Bayswater seeks a hands-on Senior Recreation & Programs Officer to lead daily operations at Morley Sport and Recreation. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate programs and ensure smooth bookings, rostering, and payroll processes, while modelling a positive, inclusive team culture.

You will drive high-quality services, promote safety, and look for opportunities to boost community participation in recreation facilities and activities.

Qualifications

• Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR/Resuscitation Certificate.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Recreation Attendants, Junior Programs Officers and Umpire/Coaches.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and coordinate high-quality recreation programs.
• Oversee bookings, rosters, timesheets and operational activities and promote safe work practices.

Job description

Senior Recreation & Programs Officer. Permanent Full Time

About us

At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community.

About the Position

This is a permanent full-time position within the Community Services Directorate, based at Morley Sport and Recreation. As the Senior Recreation and Programs Officer, you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of the facility, supervising Recreation Attendants, Junior Programs Officers and Umpire/Coaches. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, coordinating high-quality recreation programs, overseeing function bookings, and ensuring the smooth administration of rosters, timesheets and operational activities. Working closely with the Coordinator Morley Sport and Recreation, you will lead by example, foster a positive and inclusive team culture, promote safe work practices, and identify opportunities to improve services and increase community participation in recreation programs and facilities.

About You

The successful person will have demonstrated experience leading and supporting staff within a recreation, sport, leisure or community services environment. You will be a proactive and customer-focused leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with patrons, community groups and colleagues. You will have strong organisational and administrative abilities, experience managing rosters and operational processes, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. A focus on workplace safety, continuous improvement and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture will be key to your success in this role.

Mandatory Qualifications and Licences

• Current Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR/Resuscitation Certificate.
• Current Working with Children Check.

What we offer

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $82,568.93 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:

• Up to 5% matched super contributions, totalling up to 22% combined super
• 22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per year
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026, 4:00pm

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any further queries please contact Kathleen Madden, Coordinator Morley Sport and Recreation on 9375 7506.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.

JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

City of Bayswater is located six kilometres north-east of Perth’s CBD and is home to a culturally diverse and vibrant community, set against the backdrop of four thriving town centres.

The City has built a strong reputation for providing the services our community value. We place importance on sustainability and the environment, improving the amenity of town centres, engaging with the community, and creating the opportunity for people to make the most of living in this inner-urban location.

City of Bayswater is located six kilometres north-east of Perth’s CBD and is home to a culturally diverse and vibrant community, set against the backdrop of four thriving town centres.

The City has built a strong reputation for providing the services our community value. We place importance on sustainability and the environment, improving the amenity of town centres, engaging with the community, and creating the opportunity for people to make the most of living in this inner-urban location.