The opportunity:

Work type: Permanent full-time role – 38 hours per week.

Salary: Level 7: $90,369 - $96,085 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience.

Work location: Eaton Recreation Centre, Eaton.

We are seeking an innovative, hands-on leader who is passionate about developing and implementing programs and strategies to take our Eaton Recreation Centre (ERC) to the next level!

If you are you ready to share your commitment and drive to support our mission of “everyone active, moving more, LIVING more” for a healthy population – we’d love to hear from you.

About Eaton Recreation Centre

At ERC we are developing a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence. Our focus is “to enrich community health, fitness and well-being through inclusive recreational activities, that foster social connections”. The Shire of Dardanup facility offers a 24/7 gym, group fitness studio and virtual cycle studio, children’s programs (including creche and Vacation Care Holiday program), cafe, plus a stadium featuring three multi-purpose courts used for sports hire, competitions, clubs, associations, and elite level competition (Southwest Slammers and Souwest Jets).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating, leading and planning recreational and leisure programs across the gym, group fitness, sports and children, and membership service areas of the ERC.
• Developing and implementing innovative strategies which improve the viability and sustainability of the Centre.
• Facilitating and supporting the delivery of recreation services, programs and facilities that meet the needs of the community and provides strategic advice and input into the future planning of facilities, programs and services.

You will need:  

• Tertiary qualifications in Sport, Recreation, Leisure Sciences, Business or a related field.
• Leadership or management experience in a recreation centre environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating programs in a recreation capacity for a broad demographic.
• Strong organisational and supervisory skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

What’s on offer:

• Located in Eaton, a southwest lifestyle beckons.
• Superannuation co-contributions.
• Fitness membership – enjoy our 24-hour gym and classes.
• Free parking, and ideally situated adjacent to the vibrant Eaton Fair precinct.
• Corporate Wellness Program and Corporate Health Insurance discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development and Study Assistance Program.

 Further information: Please contact Michael Gibbings – Manager Recreation Centre on (08) 9724 0407.

How to apply: Applicants must address the Selection Criteria in the position description to be considered for the position. Email your cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and your current resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au

Closing date: Applications close 9.00am (AWST) Wednesday, 23 April 2025.

The Shire of Dardanup is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect, and have equal access to all opportunities available.