Sport Development Officer

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Accrued Time Off program

Permanent full‑time, Local Government条

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is seeking a dedicated professional to support sporting clubs and associations and sustain quality sport and recreation opportunities across Canterbury‑Bankstown. You will educate volunteers and build capacity, ensuring programs meet community needs.

Responsibilities include policy development, facility planning, grants submissions and stakeholder engagement. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service and delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, integrity, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, communicate effectively, and contribute to a high‑performing team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service and maintain productivity under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and review of recreation policies, programs and facility standards.
• Assist in planning, managing and improving open spaces, sports grounds and facilities.
• Coordinate sports ground and oval allocations, usage and maintenance needs.
• Deliver sports development, volunteer training and capacity building programs for clubs.
• Assist with grant submissions, reports and strategic planning for recreation projects.
• Conduct research and community consultation to identify recreation needs and improve services.
• Build partnerships with clubs, groups and schools; promote facilities and initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Bankstown NSW

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

Provide support and guidance to sporting clubs and associations and ensure the continued delivery of quality sport and recreation opportunities in Canterbury-Bankstown. This includes education and capacity building of predominantly volunteer-based organisations.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Support the development, implementation and review of recreation policies, programs, guidelines and facility standards.
• Assist in planning, managing and improving open spaces, sports grounds, recreation facilities and sporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate sports ground and oval allocations, usage and maintenance requirements.
• Deliver sports development, volunteer training and capacity‑building programs for local sporting clubs.
• Assist with preparing grant funding submissions, reports and strategic planning documents for recreation projects.
• Conduct research, community consultation and stakeholder engagement to identify recreation needs and improve service delivery.
• Build partnerships with sporting clubs, community groups and schools, manage the Sporting Hall of Fame, and promote recreation facilities, programs and initiatives.

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

Provide support and guidance to sporting clubs and associations and ensure the continued delivery of quality sport and recreation opportunities in Canterbury-Bankstown. This includes education and capacity building of predominantly volunteer-based organisations.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Support the development, implementation and review of recreation policies, programs, guidelines and facility standards.
• Assist in planning, managing and improving open spaces, sports grounds, recreation facilities and sporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate sports ground and oval allocations, usage and maintenance requirements.
• Deliver sports development, volunteer training and capacity‑building programs for local sporting clubs.
• Assist with preparing grant funding submissions, reports and strategic planning documents for recreation projects.
• Conduct research, community consultation and stakeholder engagement to identify recreation needs and improve service delivery.
• Build partnerships with sporting clubs, community groups and schools, manage the Sporting Hall of Fame, and promote recreation facilities, programs and initiatives.

You will have

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, integrity, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and contribute to a supportive and high‑performing team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently, presenting information effectively to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service, achieve results, and maintain productivity in a structured and efficient manner.
• Demonstrated ability to remain resilient under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a positive and professional approach in challenging situations.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $97,327 (Grade G Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well‑being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full‑time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Kate Halaska (Team Leader Sports and Recreation) at ************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Friday, 13 November 2026

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.