Sport & Recreation Project Officer 

Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement 

About the role 

The Sport and Recreation Project Officer plays a key role in shaping the planning, development and delivery of Wyndham’s sport and recreation facilities. Working in-line with Council’s Project Management Framework and ensuring strong project governance, you will identify and assess future infrastructure needs, contribute to business case development, and support the securing of funding opportunities, including grants to deliver community outcomes. 

As a Project Owner Representative, you will manage a portfolio of sport and recreation projects and work closely with technical experts, including project managers, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, time and budget. You will be an active contributor to the Sport and Recreation team, supporting collaborative ways of working and the successful delivery of Council’s capital works and strategic objectives. 

What your day will look like 

• Act as Council’s Project Owner representative, leading the planning, governance and oversight of sport and recreation capital works projects from concept through to completion. 
• Undertake planning, feasibility and investigation work to inform business cases and funding submissions. 
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice to support effective decision-making and problem-solving across projects. 
• Monitor project delivery, ensuring alignment with Council plans, budgets and timelines. 
• Engage and communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including community groups and funding bodies. 
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including minutes, registers, project documentation and grant acquittal records. 
• Support community engagement activities, including preparation of communication materials and responses to public enquiries. 

What you will bring 

• Degree or diploma course in Sport Management Recreation Planning, Community Development or an allied discipline 
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking a Project Owner Representative role, including planning, managing and delivering sport and recreation projects, ideally within a complex or public sector environment. 
• Strong understanding of business case development and grant funding processes. 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, correspondence and present to internal and external forums. 
• Proven ability to engage, consult and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, including community groups. 
• An outcome-focused approach with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a high-performing team. 
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence 

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check. 

Why join Wyndham 

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared. 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860. 

Child Safe Organisation 

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. Wyndham City 3 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.