About the role Tempor ary full time (up to September 2025) opportunity. To support and contribute to the operational and service delivery functions of the Community Facilities and Recreation Department with a focus on developing, implementing, monitoring and continuously improving business processes, procedures and administration systems. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit detailed responses to the essential and desirable criteria (listed below) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not address the essential criteria at a minimum will not be considered. Essential Tertiary qualification and/or practical experience in a relevant discipline such as business administration, recreation, sport or community facilities Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and continuously improving business processes, procedures and administration systems Exceptional office administration skills and experience, including financial administration Exceptional communication skills including well developed customer service skills, and the ability to manage public enquiries Proven ability to develop critical documentation e.g. strategies, policies, briefing papers, reports, procedures, and presentations Demonstrated ability to use a range of ICT platforms and software Desirable An understanding of the operational requirements of providing and planning for community and recreation facilities and services Capacity to work in a multi-project and multi-function environment Ability to negotiate and interact on complex issues and to use initiative to resolve day to day work issues Current Class C Driver Licence About Us At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including: A range of flexible work arrangements 18 weeks of paid maternity leave Health and well-being leave 15 days of personal leave Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education Diverse salary packaging Free access to all Ripples venues And much, much more We take great pride in the fact that there are over 2 million annual visitations to the City’s sports grounds, neighbourhood centres, and cemeteries, as well as many more to our parks and reserves. Community, Facilities, and Recreation provide venues where people can participate in sports and recreation activities, get together with family and friends to celebrate, meet to learn and share experiences, and gather to remember and reflect. Our team is responsible for the provision, development, management and promotion of sustainable recreation facilities, services, and programs that provide a range of recreation, leisure, and sports opportunities for our communities and partners. In a City that is growing fast, 3 million annual visitations are just around the corner. Salary: $80,913.00 - $93,661.00, plus 11.5% superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications, and experience of the preferred applicant. You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below. Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application. For further information about the position, please contact Andrew Robinson, Head of Community Facilities and Recreation, at 4732 7688. Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website .