At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in open space and recreation planning for a growing community.
- Company: Join Camden Council, a community-focused organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and health programs.
- Other info: Grow your career in a dynamic environment with ample learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Camden while making a real impact on local recreation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Recreation, Urban Design, or related field; experience in planning and community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 112191 - 128537 $ per year.
Salary: $112,191 - 128,537 p.a. + Super + Leaseback vehicle
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Enjoy a 35 hour working week, fully maintained leaseback vehicle, flexibility through flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements, health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options, central location with a modern building with latest technology, ample free parking, close to shops and services.
Camden Council is seeking two experienced and motivated Recreation Planner Project Officers to join our high-performing Sport and Recreation team. Reporting to the Team Leader Sport and Recreation Planning, these roles are responsible for leading the planning, development and scoping of open space, sport and recreation projects that respond to the needs of our growing community.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of Camden through the preparation of plans, strategies and business cases, supported by evidence-based research, community consultation and stakeholder engagement. Working across the organisation and with external partners, you will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage project scoping and budgets, and ensure projects are aligned to Council's strategic objectives and Project Management Framework prior to handover for delivery.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects from local open space improvements to major recreation and sporting infrastructure while influencing long-term sport and recreation outcomes for one of the fastest growing communities in NSW. Join a collaborative, innovative and community-focused team that is passionate about delivering high-quality sport and recreation outcomes and creating vibrant, inclusive and sustainable places.
What We Offer:
- Generous learning and development opportunities
- Flexi time
- Access to employee benefits and education assistance
- Promotion of diversity in the workplace
- A culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree qualifications and relevant experience in Recreation, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent related field
- Demonstrated relevant experience in sport and recreation planning and policy development
- Demonstrated experience in delivering passive and active recreation infrastructure
- Demonstrated experience in managing community and stakeholder engagement at various levels throughout the planning and design process
- Good analytical, creative thinking, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills that lead to innovative and effective solutions in a changing environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times
- Current Drivers Licence
- Experience delivering projects within a structured project management framework
- Experience in a local government environment
- Knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Appropriate research, reporting and computer skills
- Demonstrated project and resource management skills
Please note this position requires background checks to be completed, which may include (but not limited to), qualification checks and pre-employment medicals.
Further Information: Tim Whiticker, Team Leader Sport & Recreation Planning, (02) 4653 3***
Closing Date for above position: 26/10/2026
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