At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop major sporting and community facilities in the Whitsunday Region.
- Company: Whitsunday Regional Council, dedicated to enhancing community life.
- Benefits: $140,000 - $160,000 salary, superannuation, and a fully maintained vehicle.
- Other info: Ideal for hands-on managers with strong leadership and strategic skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community development and sports infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Community Development or Sport and Recreation Management required.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 160000 $ per year.
Manager Sports, Recreation and Community Development – Whitsunday Regional Council – Proserpine
- Shape major sporting, aquatic and community facilities across the Whitsunday Region.
- Lead the Regional Sports Park, aquatic services and a diverse community portfolio.
- $140 000 - $160 000 + super and a fully maintained vehicle.
Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced Manager Sports, Recreation and Community Development to strengthen services and facilities that play an important role in community life across the region.
Based in Proserpine and reporting to the Director Liveability and Development Services, the role leads sport and recreation, community development, events and associated infrastructure.
The opportunity centres on strengthening systems, improving service and contract management, and translating Council priorities into practical outcomes.
Key priorities include
- Developing the operating model and progressing the Whitsunday Regional Sports Park.
- Progressing the aquatic facilities review and preparing for the planned 2027 procurement process.
- Strengthening asset, lifecycle, contract and performance management across community facilities.
- Improving information to support investment, funding and service decisions.
This opportunity will suit an experienced, hands on manager with strengths in strategic facility management, community engagement and people leadership.
Experience across aquatic facilities, sporting infrastructure, asset management or similar community infrastructure will be particularly valuable.
Council needs a manager who takes ownership, identifies issues early and brings considered solutions.
Political awareness, financial judgement and the ability to work constructively with elected members, sporting clubs, community groups, contractors and government agencies are important.
The role provides scope to strengthen foundations while delivering visible projects and services across the region.
Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Sport and Recreation Management or a related field are required.
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