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Community Recreation Team Leader

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

The newly created position of Community Recreation Team Leader will lead and support the Community Recreation Team in the delivery of club development, community participation and facility management initiatives for recreation and open spaces across Mitchell Shire.

This role will set the direction, systems and processes that strengthen Council's relationship with sporting clubs, associations and community based Committees of Management, supporting them to be well-governed, inclusive and sustainable.

This position plays a critical leadership role in building partnerships, implementing strategies that increase participation, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality recreation and open space facilities that contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community.

This role is a permanent opportunity with a Monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $102.7K to $114.7K (Band 7) plus superannuation.

About You

We are looking for an energetic and passionate leader of the Community Recreation Team, with demonstrated experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of recreation programs, clubs development initiatives and community facility management.

Ideally you will have tertiary qualifications in Recreation Management, Sport Development, Community Development or a related field with experience is developing and leading a team with collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

You will have a commitment to customer service excellence, with well-developed presentation, communication, and group/committee facilitation skills to engage effectively with a broad range of community and organisational stakeholders.

For further information about this role please contact Dean Frank, Recreation and Open Space Coordinator on 5734 6374 or via email at dean.frank@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Thursday 4 December 2025.