Everyone plays here
Do you love delivering programs to sport, community and school groups?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Officer to join our team and make a significant impact!
- Rewarding government role, Competitive Salary (incl. sport and recreation allowance) and Scenic Work Environment!
- Salary ranges from $75,600 to $110,698 + sport and recreation allowance, super & leave loading.
- Temporary full-time opportunity August to December 2025 based at Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre
About the role
The Program Officer is responsible for planning and delivering outdoor education and recreation programs for a variety of sport, community and school groups. You will be responsible for the effective coordination of all program components, incl. ensuring program design and delivery are in line with current trends and operating standards in the sport and active recreation sector. You will also ensure all programs meet the requirements of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
You will be responsible for safely managing any incidents and emergency situations that may occur during the program and also be required to undertake on-call responsibilities on a rostered basis during residential programs.
For more information read the full Role Description: Program Officer
About you
- Program Delivery Expertise: Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering educational and recreational programs for sport, community, and school groups.
- Risk Management & Safety: Strong understanding of safety protocols and standard operating procedures, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks in program delivery.
- Client-Centered Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling tailored service delivery to meet the diverse needs of clients.
- Collaborative Approach: Proven ability to work across teams to enhance outcomes and ensure a positive customer experience
Essential Requirements
Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant field or a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation/Leadership and relevant industry experience is essential to success in this role.
You will need to be First aid and CPR qualified and arrange a Working with Children Check (WWCC at your own expense.)
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we would love to hear from you. For further information about the role please contact Program Coordinator, Megan McFarland via phone on 6846 7403 or email: megan.mcfarland@sport.nsw.gov.au
Please note there may be a requirement for you to temporarily undertake work at our other Centres/Venues for organisational or capability development reasons.
About us
The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference delivering on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’. We are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same!
Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enabling participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.
Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.
How to apply?
Your online application must include:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
- An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)
Provide your response to the below questions in the application form
- Provide an example of a time when you have planned and delivered a sport, outdoor recreation or education program. In your response, include how you catered for the diverse needs and abilities of participants. (Max: 500 words)
- As a Program Officer you work with multiple teams within a Centre. These include Program Delivery, Catering, Services/Maintenance, and Management Teams.
Describe a time where you have worked with your team and other functional team units to deliver a project? (Max: 500 words)
It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.
Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 29th June 2025
Contact for enquiries: Megan.Mcfarland@sport.nsw.gov.au
What’s in it for you?
The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.
Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist the hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role. We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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