Recreation Officer

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

The city is seeking to employ an experienced Recreation Officer to join the City Spaces Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing high quality community programs and services and effectively managing community facilities. You may be required to work evening shifts and weekends. 

You will actively provide and facilitate a range of recreational social activities and support services for the local City of Sydney community. You will facilitate recreational programs that respond to priority needs of the City of Sydney community.  

You will also be required to deliver and create fitness related programs and classes, and at times will be required to create individual programs for active members of our gym. 

 
You will have excellent customer service skills and experience in delivering community programs, along with an understanding of community development issues. You will also have experience in event or project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation with excellent organisational, written and communication skills. Experience in facility operations will be highly regarded. 

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The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 February 2026.

For more information, contact Alison Delaney, Centre Manager Juanita Neilsen Community Centre, on 02 9265 9941.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 


• Collaborative approach to flexible working

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program


• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave


• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences


• Long service and employee recognition awards


• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave


• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave


• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave


• Part-time and job-sharing options available


• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia


• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network


• Recognised family inclusive workplace


• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  [email protected] or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.