Team Leader Functions and Program Delivery

About us

At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community.

About the Position

Are you an experienced team leader with a passion for community engagement and high-quality program delivery? The City of Bayswater is seeking a proactive and people-focused Team Leader – Functions and Program Delivery to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of sport and recreation programs and function bookings at The Rise in Maylands.

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for managing the Functions and Program Delivery team, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient operations, and the continued growth of our program and booking offerings. You’ll work collaboratively across departments, contributing to promotional activities, community engagement, and continuous service improvement to maximise usage, participation, and overall community satisfaction. This role is integral to achieving the City’s strategic objectives in recreation, health, and wellbeing.

This position is a 12-month Fixed-Term contract.

About You

You are a confident and motivated leader with demonstrated experience in managing recreation programs and facility bookings. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills make you adept at building strong relationships with your team, customers, and stakeholders. You take pride in fostering a supportive and respectful team environment and have the ability to drive performance while maintaining a focus on quality service.

With a sharp eye for detail, you’re comfortable overseeing both operational and administrative functions, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency at every level. You are passionate about community recreation, customer experience, and creating opportunities for people to connect through well-run programs and events. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a progressive local government environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do.  We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction.  We offer a competitive salary of $89,609.85 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:

• Up to 5% matched super contributions, totalling up to 22% combined super
• 22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per year
• Flexible work arrangements
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date: 4pm Wednesday 21 October 2026.

To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

For any further queries please contact Trevor Howard, Acting Coordinator The Rise on 9208 2400.

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.