Sport & Recreation Liaison Officer

Sport & Recreation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Accrued day off

Salary packaging

Leave purchasing

Gym memberships

Parental leave (16 wks)

Employee assistance

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking a Sport and Recreation Liaison Officer to foster partnerships with sports clubs and community groups, delivering active and healthy opportunities across Kingston. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will coordinate stakeholder input and contribute to planning and delivery of community projects.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, ability to work with data-driven plans, and a commitment to inclusive, collaborative community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with outdoor sporting and recreation facility operations.
• Ability to liaise with sports clubs and community groups.
• Excellent written and presentation skills; prepare project & engagement plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Foster partnerships with sports clubs and community organisations.
• Coordinate stakeholder input for planning and delivery of works and projects.
• Engage with Kingston community to provide active and healthy opportunities.
• Prepare engagement plans, reports, and correspondence based on evidence.

Skills

Outdoor facilities operations

Liaise with clubs & groups

Effective communication

Stakeholder coordination

Self-motivation & teamwork

Written communication & reports

Sport & recreation admin or project mg

Education

Sport & recreation admin or project mgmt degree/diploma

Job description

Job Task Analysis - Active Kingston Project Officer

• Great opportunity to join the Kingston Active Team in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flexible hours, to enhance your work-life balance
• Close to public transport and offers free onsite parking
• Full Time - Permanent role

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team as a Sport and Recreation Liaison Officer. Reporting to the Team Leader Sport and Recreation, you play a crucial role in fostering partnerships and engaging with sports clubs, community organisations and key stakeholders. Your mission will be to provide active and healthy opportunities for people across Kingston.

Your Skills and experience

We are looking for someone with:

• Familiarity with the operation of outdoor sporting and recreation facilities.
• Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with sports clubs and community groups.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to achieve outcomes for the benefit of the Kingston community.
• Proven ability to co‑coordinate sports club stakeholder input and involvement with the planning and delivery of works and projects.
• The ability to be self‑motivated and work effectively within a team.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, including the demonstrated ability to assist with preparing project plans, engagement plans, reports and correspondence based on evidence‑based research and data.
• Degree or Diploma in sport and recreation administration and/or project management qualifications or less formal qualification with relevant experience working with sporting and recreation clubs and school groups.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south‑east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.