Coordinator Recreation

Are you passionate about shaping vibrant, active, and connected communities? Do you thrive on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and leading a high-performing team?

About the role

As the City’s Coordinator Recreation, you will drive strategic planning and delivery of recreation services and community facilities that respond to the evolving needs of Canning’s diverse community. Importantly you’ll lead a team of community sport & recreation development professionals and lead community engagement processes to remain abreast of current and future needs.

Reporting to the Manager Recreation & Leisure Services, this is a permanent full-time role in a forward-thinking local council. If you’re excited about developing and delivering long-term plans and policies that shape how Canning’s growing community connects, moves, and thrives, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will be doing

Developing and implementing strategic plans and policies that guide the City’s approach to community infrastructure and recreation programs

Monitoring trends in sport, recreation, and open spaces to provide advice and solutions that address the City's long-term needs

Leading engagement with key stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, sporting clubs, and residents, to identify existing and emerging recreation and facility needs

Managing and delivering key projects, including the those identified in the City’s Community Infrastructure Plan and Recreation Plan

Fostering strategic partnerships with external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and investment in community recreation

Leading and mentoring a team of passionate professionals!

Who we’re looking for:

You’re an experienced leader in recreation, sport, or community planning. You bring a strong understanding of strategic planning processes, stakeholder consultation, and the role of recreation in community wellbeing. You’re experienced in managing projects and have a passion for creating inclusive and sustainable community sports and recreation facilities, infrastructure, services and programs.

Strategic Thinker - Advanced level experience in developing and delivering strategic plans and policies

Proven Project Management Skills – Strong track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within scope and to community expectations

Community Consultant - Able to lead and manage community consultation processes, build trust with stakeholders, and ensure the City is responsive to community needs and aspirations

Leadership ability to lead and develop a team for high performance

Highly Effective Communicator - You confidently engage and facilitate across diverse audiences, manage opposing opinions, as well as write professionally and concisely

Tertiary qualifications in sport, recreation, planning or a related discipline

Able to provide a Satisfactory National Police Clearance

Why you will love working at the City!

A full-time permanent position in a welcoming and thriving local council!

Work-life balance with a standard monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-Day fortnight

$110,874.83 - $122,292.89 per annum + super (this position is eligible for a 4% increase to base salary in July 2025)

17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave

We match super contributions to help you save for your future

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events

Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Ready to shape the future of community sports & recreation for a welcoming and thriving council? Apply now!

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter, please visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Michael Gosatti, Manager Recreation & Leisure Services on 0419 927 647 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5pm, Monday 2 June 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.