Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Sports & Recreation

Title: Community and Commercial Activations Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $85745.17 to $99650.39 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Sports and Recreation Business Unit promotes equitable access to spaces and services that support healthy, active and connected living for residents and visitors. It oversees bookings for Council’s open spaces and allocations for organised sport, as well as the management of the Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre and the Warringah Aquatic Centre. These centres offer a range of services including learn-to-swim programs, fitness classes, lap swimming and a squads programme.

With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, the Unit works closely with sporting clubs and associations to identify local recreation and sporting needs and facilitate activities that meet those needs. Collaboration with local and regional groups ensures fair and sustainable access for the community.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment

Responsibilities:

• Assess and manage open space booking requests, ensuring activities are safe, appropriate, and compliant with legislation and Council policies.
• Respond to enquiries, prepare booking contracts, and provide a timely, high-quality service.
• Coordinate venue requirements, arranging services and approvals (e.g. lifeguards, keys, waste management and line marking).
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and prompt issue resolution.

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Bring open spaces to life by coordinating events and activities across key locations sportsgrounds, parks, beaches, and regional venues like Manly Oval and JJ Melbourne Hills

2) Balance business and community by managing commercial activities such as surf schools, food trucks and markets.
3) Be part of the Open Space Bookings team, making a real difference through exceptional service and the sustainable management of Council’s open spaces

About you:
We’re looking for a motivated and detailed oriented person to join our collaborative team. You’ll bring energy and a customer focused approach to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

Position Description

Applications close on: 5 October 2025

Expected Interview Date: 16 October 2025

Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Vicki Blaskett on 02 8495 6747

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.