Description Salary $83k to $93k per annum pro rata 12% Superannuation Part Time – 3 days per week New Position At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on: Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery Great Organisational Culture Innovation and Continuous Improvement Good Governance and Integrity Long Term Financial Sustainability The role: The Active Whitehorse Department is committed to empowering, activating and connecting the community through inclusive, accessible and high-quality sport and recreation opportunities. The Recreation Development and Inclusion Officer will support local sporting and recreation clubs and community groups, together with the Active Whitehorse Participation Team, to strengthen organisational capability and maximise participation outcomes. The role will champion diversity and inclusion, with a strong focus on accessibility, gender equity and equality of opportunity, including the application of Gender Impact Assessments (GIA), to ensure welcoming and inclusive environments for all members of the Whitehorse community. About you: To be considered for this position you will have: Tertiary qualifications in Recreation, Sport, Leisure Studies, Planning, Project Management or a related discipline combined with experience in project management and the development of policy and strategy in a community/sport/recreation/leisure-based setting Thorough understanding of community consultation, project management techniques and principles and the demonstrated capacity to deliver quality projects on time and within budget. Interpersonal, facilitation, consultation, negotiation and engagement skills, and the ability to negotiate and problem solve. This includes experience working with engaged stakeholders Knowledge of community / society health and wellbeing trends (including issues of equitable access to opportunities), sport and recreation club development, governance, participation, growth, industry trends and challenges. Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships to work in partnership with, influence, educate and manage expectations of state, regional and local sports associations and sports clubs in the provision of sport and recreational facilities and activities In return, we will offer: The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community. Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges. Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience. Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement. Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs. Further Information: Further information is available from Kyle Chandler on 0418 507 913. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 11 March 2026. Come and join the transformation! Download the Position Description: Recreation Development and Inclusion Officer City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all. Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments. ABOUT US The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities. Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals! At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include: A welcoming and supportive working environment Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector. Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases. Competitive terms and conditions of employment Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
