About the role

As a Leisure Planning & Strategy Officer, you will play a key role in shaping our community's leisure and recreational spaces. Your expertise will help drive the research, planning, and implementation of strategies that turn public areas into vibrant hubs that foster healthy lifestyles and community connections.

Reporting to the Coordinator Recreation, you will lead the development and execution of the City’s Community Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan, ensuring the sustainability of public amenities and services.

A snapshot of your new role:

Research and analyse community needs to identify trends in leisure, recreation, and public spaces.

Develop actionable strategies that align with community expectations and improve recreational facilities and services.

Manage and coordinate sport, recreation, and public space projects.

Conduct feasibility studies, needs analysis, project reviews, and business planning.

Assist with budget planning for capital and operational projects.

Engage with residents and local groups to ensure community-driven project development.

How you will thrive in this role

A tertiary qualification or experience in sport, recreation, urban design, planning, or project management.

Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with experience interpreting research and policies to create strategic outcomes.

Excellent report writing, communication, and public speaking skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.

Proven ability to plan and implement sport, recreation, and public space projects.

Why you will love working at the City!

A permanent, full-time role in a welcoming and thriving council.

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

$97,630.49 - $103,903.92 per annum + super.

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.

Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!

Free on-site parking.

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.

Genuine commitment to learning and development.

Membership to Canning 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.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Louis Cronan on 0478 281 672 for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5pm Tuesday 19 August 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.