• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 6 ($97,273 - $105,392) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and community-minded Recreation & Open Space Liaison Officer to strengthen relationships with local clubs, drive participation, and support the sustainable growth of sport and recreation across the City.

The Recreation & Open Space Liaison Officer plays a key role between the City and local sport and recreation groups. The position supports clubs to grow their capacity, improve governance and access funding, while proactively resolving issues and fostering collaboration across user groups. Working closely with internal teams, the role ensures community sport and recreation needs are considered in the planning and delivery of City facilities. This position also contributes to strategic projects, administers bookings, allocations and maintenance of sport and recreation facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Sport and Recreation Administration Support
• Recreation Development
• Facility Management
• Customer Service
• Service Promotion

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Recreation Management, Sport Management or similar discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in sport and recreation development.
• Demonstrated experience in a local government or community setting.
• Proven ability to liaise with diverse community groups, sporting clubs, state sporting associations and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of minor capital works projects and programs.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6838109.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Stuart Wilson, Coordinator Facilities and Participation on 9688 0586, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 - 10pm

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.