Job Description
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About the role
Temporary full time (October 2026 to February 2026).
The role will operate in a high-achieving, highly motivated, and dedicated team environment that has successfully completed over 100 open space, recreation, sport, and play projects in the past four years. Numerous additional projects are currently in development and progressing.
It will implement Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy and, contribute to the strategic planning of a number of organisational planning and project initiatives providing advice on community facility and recreation infrastructure requirements.
Specifically, the role will:
Ensure there is effective engagement with user groups, key agencies and the community in the planning, design and development of open space, recreation, sport and playspace infrastructure.
Develop, lead, and contribute to the delivery of complex sports, recreation, open space, play, and community facility planning, policy and infrastructure projects.
Lead the transition from strategy and facility development into facility operation, including the development of business and governance models.
This work will lead to amazing opportunities for our residents and contribute to the liveability aspirations for the City as it continues to grow.
Essential criteria
A tertiary qualification in open space planning, sport, leisure or recreation, or a related field that can be aligned to the role.
Extensive experience working in a recreation, open space, sport, playspace and community facilities planning, project development and delivery, or a related field that can be aligned to the role.
Proven ability to lead and contribute to project teams and the delivery of project outcomes.
Strong research and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to assess and develop strategies, policies, masterplans, grant applications, business cases, and benchmarks and standards.
Desirable criteria
Current Class C driver licence
Commencing Salary:$112,84+.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
How to Apply
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.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
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 Virginia Tuckerman, Community Facilities and Recreation Planning and Projects Coordinator, at 4732 80+2.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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 paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
And much, much more!
Penrith City Council's Community Facilities and Recreation department plans for community facility, sport, recreation, play and open space infrastructure provision, leads and supports project delivery and, operates and facilitates use of over 100 places and spaces across the City.
As a Department we take great pride in working collaboratively with user groups, the community and multiple agencies and, are committed to supporting and creating a wide range of opportunities for; sport and recreation participation, activation and connection of our communities, relaxation in and enjoyment of our spaces, and the realisation of key social and health outcomes.
In a City which is growing fast, and with annual visitations to our sport, recreation and community facilities approaching approximately 3m with many more enjoying our parks and open spaces, it is critical that facility planning and delivery meets current and future needs, and operations remain sustainable.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
About the role
Temporary full time (October 2026 to February 2026).
The role will operate in a high-achieving, highly motivated, and dedicated team environment that has successfully completed over 100 open space, recreation, sport, and play projects in the past four years. Numerous additional projects are currently in development and progressing.
It will implement Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy and, contribute to the strategic planning of a number of organisational planning and project initiatives providing advice on community facility and recreation infrastructure requirements.
Specifically, the role will:
Ensure there is effective engagement with user groups, key agencies and the community in the planning, design and development of open space, recreation, sport and playspace infrastructure.
Develop, lead, and contribute to the delivery of complex sports, recreation, open space, play, and community facility planning, policy and infrastructure projects.
Lead the transition from strategy and facility development into facility operation, including the development of business and governance models.
This work will lead to amazing opportunities for our residents and contribute to the liveability aspirations for the City as it continues to grow.
Essential criteria
A tertiary qualification in open space planning, sport, leisure or recreation, or a related field that can be aligned to the role.
Extensive experience working in a recreation, open space, sport, playspace and community facilities planning, project development and delivery, or a related field that can be aligned to the role.
Proven ability to lead and contribute to project teams and the delivery of project outcomes.
Strong research and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to assess and develop strategies, policies, masterplans, grant applications, business cases, and benchmarks and standards.
Desirable criteria
Current Class C driver licence
Commencing Salary:$112,84+.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
How to Apply
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.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
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 Virginia Tuckerman, Community Facilities and Recreation Planning and Projects Coordinator, at 4732 80+2.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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 paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
And much, much more!
Penrith City Council's Community Facilities and Recreation department plans for community facility, sport, recreation, play and open space infrastructure provision, leads and supports project delivery and, operates and facilitates use of over 100 places and spaces across the City.
As a Department we take great pride in working collaboratively with user groups, the community and multiple agencies and, are committed to supporting and creating a wide range of opportunities for; sport and recreation participation, activation and connection of our communities, relaxation in and enjoyment of our spaces, and the realisation of key social and health outcomes.
In a City which is growing fast, and with annual visitations to our sport, recreation and community facilities approaching approximately 3m with many more enjoying our parks and open spaces, it is critical that facility planning and delivery meets current and future needs, and operations remain sustainable.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Community Facilities and Recreation Planner position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Penrith offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.