Senior Coordinator Community and Recreation Facilities

About the role

The City of Rockingham is seeking an experienced Senior Coordinator to oversee the operations of key community and recreation facilities, including the Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Baldivis Indoor Sports Complex and Rockingham Autumn Centre. You will work closely with the Manager Community and Leisure Facilities to deliver strategic outcomes that support community participation and the growing recreational needs of the community. The role is full-time, averaging 38 hours per week, and is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Ensure facilities are operated to the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance and service.
• Deliver services across a diverse portfolio of community and recreation facilities.
• Influence strategic planning and operational excellence.
• Work with the Manager Community and Leisure Facilities on strategic outcomes.

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Leisure Science/Recreation or Business/Commerce.
• Experience across all operations of facility management, including proven leadership of a large team.
• Well-developed strategic thinking for community and recreation facilities, able to deliver strategies and plans across the facilities.

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of community and recreation facility trends, technological advancements and innovations.
• High level of financial management, including oversight of annual facility budgets.

What we offer

• Gross annual salary of $120,603 - $128,590, with 12% superannuation and the option to co-contribute up to a matching 5%.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including a physical health reimbursement subsidy of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EAP services.
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year.
• Training and development, including paid study leave and study fees.
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.

Applicants must complete an online application addressing the stated selection criteria by 4pm on Monday 16 November 2026. The City of Rockingham welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability and people whose first language is not English.