Full time, fixed-term secondment opportunity (until 20 February 2026)
Join our team and make a difference in local sports
$82,301 - $95,344 per annum (pro rata to be applied) plus RDO leave and Super
In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for correspondence relating to sports turf and sports facility maintenance.
About the Role
As the Club Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for organising and administering the planning, coordination, evaluation, and promotion of Council’s sporting infrastructure and provision of sporting opportunities. You will act as the primary point of contact within Council for liaison with seasonal sporting clubs, groups, leagues, schools, and various sporting organizations operating under a seasonal license agreement with Council. Your role will involve correspondence with sports clubs and stakeholders regarding issues related to sport across the municipality.
About You
You are a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in sports administration and community engagement. Your excellent communication skills enable you to effectively liaise with various stakeholders, including sporting clubs, leagues, schools, and associations. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Your enthusiasm for promoting sporting opportunities and improving sporting infrastructure is evident in your proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
You will assist the Operations Coordinator - Sport and Recreation and other team members in training and education opportunities for sporting club personnel. Additionally, you will support the development of partnerships between the City of Boroondara and internal and community stakeholders to facilitate a program of activities aimed at increasing utilization of Council recreation reserves during “off peak” periods.
With support from other team members, you will be responsible for seasonal club sportsground allocations, seasonal pavilion access, pre-season club training allocations, website reviews and updates, and ‘business as usual’ tasks. You will also assist the Operations Coordinator - Sport and Recreation and Turf team with the planning of improvements and development of Council’s sportsgrounds, sports pavilions, and open space facilities.
How to apply
Please submit your application online by Tuesday 24 June 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Danielle Calautti (Acting Senior Coordinator Sport and Recreation) during business hours on 9278 4845 for a confidential discussion.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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