At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Coordinator Recreation and Facilities is responsible for leading the planning, development, and management of Council’s recreation, open space, and facility services. The role provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure Singleton’s parks, sporting facilities, and open spaces are safe, sustainable, and meet community needs. Working collaboratively across Council and with key stakeholders, the position plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality recreational outcomes that enhance the liveability of the Singleton Local Government Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic and operational planning of recreation, open space, and facility services.
• Provide input into the preparation of Council’s Capital Works Programme and long-term financial budgets
• Manage budgets, contracts, and Service Level Agreements to support effective and efficient service delivery.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff within the Recreation and Facilities team.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality management, performance evaluation, and best practice initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Council’s Work Health and Safety and environmental policies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community groups, sporting organisations, and other stakeholders.

Essential to this role is tertiary degree qualifications in parks management, facilities management, recreation planning or other relevant discipline combined with demonstrated experience in the implementation and delivery of recreation or facilities management programs and complemented by planning and policy development experience. In this role you will be required to have well-developed stakeholder consultation and engagement skills with demonstrated ability to create, lead and manage a small high-performing team.

This position is offered on a term contract, full-time basis working 35 hours per week, for 12 months from commencement.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 15 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of TRP of $161,804 - $179,464 per annum consisting of a base salary of $122,028 - $137,262, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Motor Vehicle allowance of $18,168.97 and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program
  
  

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Conor Byrne, Manager Infrastructure Services on 0461 405 203.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025.