Permanent, Full time

About us

At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community.

About the position

This newly created Community Programs Officer role plays a vital part in designing and delivering inclusive, engaging, and responsive recreation and sporting programs across the City. Guided by the City's Strategic Community Plan, the role focuses on planning and coordinating a variety of programs, workshops, and events that reflect community interests, while supporting health, wellbeing, and social inclusion.

Working across the City’s recreation sites you will manage program schedules, evaluate outcomes, and drive continuous improvement. A key part of the role includes working collaboratively with internal teams, community groups, and other stakeholders to maximise program reach and impact. The officer will also stay across emerging trends, explore funding opportunities, and contribute to promotional activities in partnership with communications teams to ensure strong community awareness and participation.

This is a dynamic and flexible role that calls for creativity, operational coordination, and a strong community focus.

About the person

You are a motivated and community-minded individual with experience in planning and delivering sport and recreation programs that reflect diverse community needs. You bring a practical understanding of how to evaluate programs, engage stakeholders, and adapt services to achieve meaningful outcomes. With a sound knowledge of contemporary trends in community recreation and a proactive mindset, you're able to translate ideas into well-run, impactful programs.

You thrive in a team environment, build strong working relationships, and communicate effectively across a variety of audiences. Your ability to adapt across different service areas—such as libraries, community centres and recreation hubs—demonstrates your flexibility and commitment to inclusive service delivery. You take pride in fostering a respectful, high-performing workplace and are eager to contribute to a healthier, more connected community.

Essential qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience (minimum two years)
• Current driver’s licence

What we offer:

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $85,751.06 per annum pro rata plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:

• 11.5% superannuation plus matching co-contributions up to 5%
• Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: 1 July 2025

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any queries about the role, please contact Helen Smith, Manager Community Development on 9272 0637.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.

JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.