Recreation Services Officer

Full Time / 9 Day Fortnight / 36 Hours

Salary: From $94,439 plus Superannuation

Position Brief - Recreation Services Officer

About the team

Recreation Services is a dynamic team dedicated to supporting community sport and recreation organisations, sporting clubs and active recreation opportunities across the Gold Coast. We work collaboratively to maximise the value of community facilities, build strong partnerships and deliver positive outcomes that enhance participation, wellbeing and community connection

About the role

The City has an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community development, thrives on building partnerships and can bring people and organisations together to achieve positive outcomes.

Our Recreation Service Officer will work closely with sporting clubs, recreation groups and community organisations to strengthen their capability, governance and resilience. You will build strong partnerships, encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing, and lead initiatives that support greater community impact, including the planning and delivery of annual divisional summits.

Key responsibilities:

Strengthen the capability, sustainability and effectiveness of community organisations through targeted support, training and development initiatives.

Coordinate organisational sustainability reviews as part of lease renewal processes, identifying governance, financial and operational improvement opportunities.

Connect community organisations with relevant resources, funding opportunities and best-practice information.

Build and maintain strong partnerships and networks across community organisations, sporting clubs and key stakeholders.

Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and partnerships to strengthen organisational resilience and community outcomes.

Lead the planning and delivery of annual divisional summits, creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and sharing of best practice.

Translate summit outcomes into practical actions and ongoing sector improvement initiatives.

Develop and deliver community capacity-building programs aligned with organisational and community needs.

Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, providing strategic reporting and recommendations to support continuous improvement

We’re looking for people who have:

Qualification within Sport, Recreation or Community industry or equivilant knowledge and experience

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Partnership and collaboration skills

Drivers Licence C Class

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Sheree Whillans

Contact Email [email protected]

Closing Date Thursday 17th September 2026/11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

City of Gold Coast Recruitment