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Sports & Facilities Officer

Town of Port Hedland


  • South Hedland ▸ Western Australia ▸ Australia
  • Full Time
  • $107,204 pa
12 Jul 2026
Applications 0

Description

Level 4 - $107,204.10 (inc $20,000.00 Port Hedland allowance)

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful North West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

The Role

Are you passionate about the Port Hedland sporting community and looking for a position that involves developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, this is the role for you!

Within this role you will utilise your organisational and problem-solving skills as you provide operational business support and coordinate the use of sport and recreation facilities for events and programs. You will be responsible for assisting the local sporting community to develop projects and programs to improve the management, capacity and governance of sport and recreation activities within the Town. This can include facilitating club development training, education, information and workshops.

Working within the Sports and Recreation team, this full time, permanent position is based at the Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland

If you have strong communication and organisational skills with the ability work autonomously while building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, we want to hear from you!

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

  • National Police Clearance
  • Current 'C' class drivers license
  • Rights to work in Australia
  • Working with Children Card (or willing to obtain)

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

  • Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000
  • Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Paid parental leave

Application Instruction

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721 | Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

Applications close 11:30pm Sunday 12 July 2026

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.

For further information about this position please contact:

Talent Team

(08) 9175 3000

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