Campbelltown City Council NSW

Leisure Services Activations Officer

Leisure Services Activations Officer

• Temporary full time, 38 hours per week up to 12 months
• Salary range from $90,877.84 - $98,372.47 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
• Award increase from July 2025

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started!

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Leisure Services, we are seeking an experienced Leisure Services Activations Officer to join the team on a temporary full-time basis for up to 12 months. The Leisure Services Activations Officer coordinates the venue activation program and events for Council's Leisure Centres and the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands to enhance the engagement and activation with the Campbelltown community.

Council's Leisure Services include:

• Campbelltown Billabong Parklands
• Eagle Vale Central
• Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre
• Macquarie Fields Fitness and Indoor Sports Centre
• Minto Indoor Sports Centre
• The Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre

Working across all leisure sites, the key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with the Manager Leisure Services, Centre/Venue Manager team, and internal stakeholders to
  initiate and plan activation programs and events at the Billabong Parklands and the broader Leisure
  Services venues.
• Manage timelines and scheduling for all activation and events.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain partnerships with the Aboriginal Community.
• Assist the Leisure Services team in the operational aspect of program management for all activation
  program events and major events including contractor supervision, crowd control and safety.
• Liaise with internal and external hirers and contractors to ensure successful activation programs and
  events.
• Coordinate and manage activation program activities and all aspects of venue preparedness for all activation programs and events with consideration to the safety complexities of the aquatic environment.
• Develop, maintain and implement venue event documentation and plans.
• Undertake comprehensive research and write correspondence and reports in relation to Leisure
• Services activation programs and events.
• General working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Although, flexibility is required to work within the Award spread of hours between 5am-11pm dependent on the activations and events program and operational needs. 

To be considered for this opportunity, the succesful applicant will have: 

• Current NSW Working with Children ChecK, current Resuscitation Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate.
• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field relevant to the role of an Activation and Cultural Officer and or considerable experience in relevant field.
• Current Class C drivers license.
• Considerable experience in aboriginal cultural awareness.
• Extensive experience in coordinating activation programs and events inclusive of events of mass gatherings.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor inductions and management.
• Extensive experience or skills in scheduling and programming work and venue usage.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Extensive administrative and organisational skills including high level systems, time management and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing a client database and booking system.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understand of relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice related to the aquatic, parkland and events management field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing risks and monitoring compliance with health and safety requirements within the activation and event context.
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to deal appropriately with upper management, Councilors and community members.
• High-level organisational skill ls and the ability to plan workloads in an often reactive environment.
• Considerable experience in planning and coordinating to meet strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment and keep calm under pressure. 
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Fortnightly pay from $3,481.91 - $3,769.06 + 11.5% superannuation
• Award increase from July 2025
• Generous leave provisions
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for career progression  
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to fitness passport and corporate fitness membership program

We are committed to providing a variety of employment options, so contact us to find out how this opportunity could work for you.

Key contact: For further information, please contact Rachel Bastable, Manager Leisure Services on 4645 4291.

Applications close: Sunday 18th May 

Check out our other great employment opportunities in the leisure team on Council’s Career’s page www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Careers 

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, and children with disability.