Sport & Activation Partnerships Lead — Hybrid & Flexible

Council Jobs; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid WFH model

Salary packaging options (novated Leas

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a skilled leader to guide sport participation, active living and community activation across the Sunshine Coast. You will collaborate with clubs, schools and health providers to grow participation and build capacity for inclusive activity.

The role focuses on developing partnerships, delivering activation programs, and ensuring strong governance and budget oversight within a supportive, diverse community. Hybrid working and regional impact are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sport, recreation or community-activation programs.
• Ability to build partnerships and partnerships networks.
• Strong strategic planning and program delivery skills.
• Knowledge of governance, performance and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that grow participation in sport, recreation and physical activity across the region.
• Build the capability of clubs and organisations through training, funding and advisory support.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships that deliver strong community outcomes.
• Lead business planning, performance reporting, budget management and team development.

Skills

Leadership in sport/activation

Stakeholder engagement

Program development

Governance/compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in sport/health/business management

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a skilled leader to guide sport participation, active living and community activation across the Sunshine Coast. You will collaborate with clubs, schools and health providers to grow participation and build capacity for inclusive activity.

The role focuses on developing partnerships, delivering activation programs, and ensuring strong governance and budget oversight within a supportive, diverse community. Hybrid working and regional impact are offered.