Sport Recreation Officer jobs

• Temporary Opportunity June 2026 to April 2027
• $101,498 to $114,243 (Dep on Skill + Exp) and 12% Superannuation
• Champion gender equity and inclusion in community sport and recreation

About the role

Join the City of Melbourne’s Libraries, Recreation and Waterways Branch and help shape a more inclusive and equitable sport and recreation landscape across our city.

This exciting temporary opportunity will support the delivery of the Fair Access Sport and Recreation Allocation and Use Policy and Action Plan, helping improve access, participation and inclusion for women and girls in community sport and recreation.

Working closely with sporting clubs, recreation user groups, community organisations and internal stakeholders, you’ll help strengthen inclusion, build capability and support healthier, more active communities.

A little more about the role

• Facilitate and support delivery of Fair Access initiatives across community sport and recreation facilities
• Partner with clubs, community groups and sporting bodies to improve equitable participation opportunities
• Deliver training, engagement activities and inclusion-focused programs that strengthen community capability
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across local government, sporting organisations and community networks
• Support grants, projects, community engagement activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You’re passionate about inclusion, community participation and creating positive social impact through sport and recreation. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, enjoy working collaboratively, and thrive in community-focused environments where no two days are the same.

You’re confident delivering programs and initiatives, communicating with diverse audiences and building trusted relationships that support meaningful outcomes.

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in community sport, recreation, leisure, community development or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engagement initiatives, training programs or community capacity-building activities
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Understanding of inclusion, equity and barriers to participation in sport and recreation
• Tertiary qualification in community development, sport and recreation management or a related discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:

• Attach your updated resume
• Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Monday, June 8, 2026.

A few important things to note – don’t miss out!

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
• Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.

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