Senior Recreation and Wellbeing Officer

Permanent full-time

Salary: $88,639 - $104,521 per annum + 12% super

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing program

• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees

• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

• Access to Fitness Passport

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local

residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent,

adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making

Fremantle a welcoming city for all. The City is committed to serving our community and

making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture,

whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create

better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. We are committed to reducing

paper and going digital to reduce our environmental impact and improve access and

efficiency.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Recreation and Wellbeing

officer who will lead our strategic recreation planning through collaborative partnerships

and formalised agreements that enhance community outcomes, secure external funding,

strengthen inclusive community clubs, and advance public health priorities. This is a

leadership position which leads the Recreation and Wellbeing team, who work together in

harmony to deliver wellbeing outcomes for our community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inform strategic recreation planning through needs assessments and report on

participation trends, emerging needs and gaps to enable the team leader to make

evidence-based decision on community facility development.

• Prepare professional reports and presentations for executive / senior management

and on a range of community leisure and recreation planning related topics.

• Seek external grants and partnerships for recreation programs, facilityimprovements and inclusion initiatives that would not otherwise be possible within

operational budgets.

• Build sustainable and inclusive community groups and recreation clubs.

• Increase participation in recreation facilities and programs, ensuring priority

populations needs are addressed

• Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to the Recreation and Wellbeing Team

through project planning and implementation support, coordinate team workloads,

conduct performance conversations, identify training needs.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to translate research, data analysis and community

consultation into practical strategies, program designs that respond to

community needs and priorities.

• Project management experience through coordinating timelines, resources,

stakeholders and reporting across multiple initiatives.

• The ability to provide clearly written reports, grant applications &

presentations.

• Stakeholder engagement experience and evidence of building relationships with

clubs, community groups, funding bodies and internal teams.

• Understanding of inclusion principles and ability to design programs accessible

to people of all ages, abilities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Willingness to undertake National Police Clearance and Working with Children

Check.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and

value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders,

and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to

apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to

fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the

contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would

like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover

letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover

letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate

for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 15th of February 2026 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Lauren Anderson on 0477 978 293

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.