Sport and Recreation Officer

Division/Section:Infrastructure & Operations

Position Type:Permanent Full-Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25hours/week)

Salary Range:Base Salary LGO4 $86,720 per annum + super

Application Close: 11:45pm, 30 September 2026

About the Role:

Make a meaningful impact in community sport, recreation and open spaces.

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused Sport & Recreation Officer to support the delivery of programs, partnerships and initiatives that help build active, thriving and sustainable sport and recreation organisations.

In this role, you will provide specialist advice, work closely with community groups and service providers, contribute to sport and recreation planning, and help deliver projects that respond to changing community needs.

More about the Role:

• Provide specialist sport and recreation advice to Council and the community.
• Support local sport and recreation organisations through programs, services and development initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organisations, commercial service providers and collaborative networks.
• Deliver community education programs, projects and new initiatives that promote participation, wellbeing and prevention strategies.
• Contribute to strategies, masterplans, project scopes, studies and policies relating to sport, recreation, play and open space.
• Prepare reports, briefs and presentations in response to complex issues and community needs.

About you

• You have demonstrated experience supporting a positive safety culture and working within health and safety management systems.
• You bring experience in community development, sport and recreation planning, project management, program delivery and evaluation.
• You can engage effectively with community groups, sporting clubs, government departments and diverse stakeholders.
• You have strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills and can identify gaps, needs and trends.
• You communicate clearly and professionally, including preparing reports, correspondence and submissions.
• You are self-motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You hold a current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence.

A tertiary qualification in sport and recreation, health, community development or a related discipline is desirable. Considerable experience in a similar community development role will also be considered.

For further information review the Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Kristine

Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.

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