Sport and Recreation Officer

Toowoomba Regional Council

Charlton, Toowoomba and Darling Downs, QLD

Community Development (Community Services and Development)

Government - Local (Government and Defence)

Casual/Vacation, Full-time

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BRING YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR SPORT and RECREATION TO A TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

$94,918.74 - $98,910.82 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.

Temporary full-time position until 2 November 2026 (maternity leave cover).

Based at our principal depot in Charlton.

About the position

The Sport and Recreation Officer position will assist and encourage individuals and the community to participate in sport and recreation activities and facilitate the development of facilities and services for sport and recreation through integrated planning and strategic initiatives.

This position will work under general supervision.

Professional development and learning opportunities.

Salary sacrifice opportunities to boost your superannuation.

Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.

Active social club—TRC Employee’s Association.

Access to the Fitness Passport Program—providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.

Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.

Employee Assistance Program—free 24-hour nationwide confidential counseling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position—Success Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

Your current resume.

workplace examples that demonstrate your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities relevant for the position. Please ensure your responses to each criterion are clearly identified, as this allows the panel to assess your suitability and score each criterion separately.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Daniel York—Coordinator, Sport, Rec, and Healthy Lifestyles—within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city, supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service center for SouthwestQld and NorthwestNSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability, though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family-friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognize that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

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contact Daniel York on 0418710660