Cafe Two 14 jobs

Closing date: 14/06/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Aqua Energy

Department: Culture & Leisure

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-site

Leisure Programs Coordinator - Culture & Leisure
Position No. 1037
Permanent Full-Time
Band 7 $103,648 - $115,972 plus 12% statutory superannuation

Based at Aqua Energy within Wellington Shire's Culture & Leisure portfolio, this role offers the opportunity to lead programs that improve community health, wellbeing and connection through aquatic, fitness and recreation services.

Are you an experienced leisure professional with a passion for creating high-quality programs and great customer experiences? We are seeking a Leisure Programs Coordinator to lead the planning, development and delivery of inclusive leisure programs across aquatic, fitness and recreation services. This role is responsible for growing participation, improving service quality, leading teams and ensuring programs meet community needs and financial targets.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of leisure programs across aquatic, fitness and recreation services.
• Drive participation, program quality and customer experience through responsive and inclusive service delivery.
• Oversee program pricing, budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation to support strong service outcomes.
• Lead and support program teams to deliver safe, effective and community-focused services.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, community groups, partners and service providers.
• Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and respond to changing community needs and industry trends.

About you:

• You have experience leading leisure, aquatic, fitness or recreation programs in a comparable environment.
• You know how to improve participation, customer experience and overall program performance.
• You are a strong people leader who can support teams, set clear expectations and drive service outcomes.
• You have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and can build positive working relationships.
• You are confident managing budgets, pricing, forecasting and resources.
• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in recreation, sport management, health, community development or a related field.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in leading the planning, development and delivery of leisure programs, with the ability to drive participation, service quality and community outcomes across aquatic, fitness and recreation services.
• Proven track record in improving customer experience, participation and program performance, supported by a strong understanding of the leisure and recreation industry, including trends and community needs.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, community groups, partners and service providers.
• Strong financial and resource management capability, including experience in program budgeting, pricing, forecasting and the effective allocation of resources to achieve service outcomes.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in recreation, sport management, health, community development or a related discipline, with degree qualifications preferred and postgraduate or industry-relevant qualifications highly regarded.

Why join us?

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington:

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Click on Apply Now and attach your current resume. Answering the Key Selection Criteria, tell us why you would be qualified for this position. You will need to apply by 11.59pm Sunday 14 June 2026.