Sport and Recreation Coordinator

About Narromine Shire Council

Narromine Shire is located in the heart of the Macquarie Irrigation Valley, only 20 minutes to the rapidly growing regional centre of Dubbo.  It is a rich agricultural area with moderate climate and boasts excellent medical and educational facilities.  It also offers a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities, and is experiencing considerable growth in both business and industry. Our mission is to enhance our Shire's image, lifestyle and environment through effective leadership, community involvement and commitment to serve. 

About the position

Narromine Shire Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join the Recreational Team in the role of Sport and Recreation Coordinator.

The objective of this position is to ensure a high standard of customer service to clientele and support the efficient operation of all recreation services in the Narromine Shire.

Work with local sporting clubs, youth and volunteer groups and NSW sporting governing bodies with an aim to increase sport and recreation participation within the community.

Assist with the contract management for operation of Council aquatic centre facilities.

 To be successful in this position you will need to have

• Certificate IV in Sport & Recreation of equivalent
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Demonstrated experience in customer service
• High level verbal communication skills for managing telephone and personal contact with members of the public
• Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment under limited supervision
• Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence.
• Working with Children's Check
• National Police Check
• Strong organisational skills

 It will be desirable for you to have: 

• Experience in managing a budget
• Cash handling experience
• Knowledge of relevant WHS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the requirements for guidelines for safe pool operation

 The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 9 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $67,467 to $76,332 p/a. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• Narromine Shire Council will pay a further 12% superannuation to your super fund
• 35 hour working week applies.  NSC has a flexitime system whereby you may work 37.50 hours per week to bank 2.5 hours per week to be used at a later date. 
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached Position Description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: Manager Human Resources David Robins on (02) 6889 9999

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 7 June 2026

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application.