About the role

As a Recreation and Sport Project Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, you'll develop recreation places and programs, conduct feasibility studies, and deliver trail projects. You'll manage stakeholders and consultants, ensuring community-driven outcomes from concept to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to shape meaningful change while growing your skills in project planning, innovation, and community engagement.

This is a full-time temporary 2-year position (38 hours per week).

This is a Band 6 role with a salary range between $95,565 and $104,167 per annum, plus superannuation.

Support work-life balance with a fortnightly or monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Adaptability to change and eagerness to learn and innovate.

Experience working cooperatively with others to accomplish group goals, communicating clear information, and supporting team members.

Efficiency in organising information, preparing reports, and managing time.

Creativity in solving problems and developing new processes.

Ability to develop and manage schedules and timelines.

Experience in preparing reports, presentations, and managing grant applications.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude!

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Contact person: Paul Goodison, Project Manager, Yarra Valley Trail, 03 9294 6651.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, and a Working with Children Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.