The Role
Lead a dynamic portfolio of Council venues and community property that sit at the heart of the community. In this role, you will shape how spaces are activated, accessed, and experienced. You will drive high-quality, compliant, and efficient services while creating opportunities for greater community participation. With a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, you will play a key role in maximising utilisation, strengthening engagement, and enhancing the customer experience.
Key Accountabilities:
- Deliver Council’s Community Property and Venues for Hire programs in line with strategic priorities and community needs.
- Oversee lease and licence agreements across the Community Property portfolio, ensuring strong governance and compliance.
- Manage Council’s venues for hire, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and consistent service standards.
- Drive promotion and activation of venues to increase awareness, utilisation, and revenue.
- Monitor usage trends and customer feedback to improve services and inform decision-making.
- Build strong relationships with community groups and stakeholders to support access and participation.
- Lead and support the team, fostering a positive culture and managing performance in line with Council expectations.
What We Are Looking For
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or strong experience in property, venues, or business management.
- Current NSW Driver Licence (Class C), RSA, and Working with Children Check.
- Proven financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue growth.
- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to build teams, manage performance, and lead change.
- Skilled communicator who can engage stakeholders, negotiate outcomes, and build strong partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and relevant systems, with flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
Why Join Us
Join a values-driven organisation where your work directly supports community connection, access, and participation.
What We Offer
- Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
- Salary from $127,608.13 to $147,853.30, plus 12% superannuation
- Enjoy flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, hybrid work (after probation), and the option of a 9‑day fortnight by working additional hours across the fortnight
- Health and Wellbeing Leave to support your personal needs
- Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym and recreation memberships for you and your family
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
- Employee Rewards Program to recognise outstanding work
If you’re ready to take the lead in shaping community spaces and delivering high-quality venue experiences, we encourage you to apply.Position Description
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Margaret Le, Manager Sport & Community Facilities on 02 9330 6206.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date:Friday, 19 June 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Interviews will take place in person onTuesday, 30 June and/or Wednesday, 1 July 2026, at the Georges River Council offices, located at 24 Macmahon Street, Hurstville.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
