INTERNAL ONLY- SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Personnel Area: Community and the Arts Services

Branch: Sport and Recreation

Salary Range: Band 5 $ 98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Community and the Arts Services is a unique group that provides a diverse range of services such as sport and recreation programs arts and community development. Our group builds wellbeing, belonging and connection across Brisbane. We are made up of 2 branches, Sport and Recreation and Arts & Community Development.

The Sport and Recreation Branch plays a key role in supporting active, healthy and connected communities across Brisbane. Council’s Sport and Recreation Programs team provides programs for the community aimed at increasing the participation of residents in sport and recreation. Council is currently expanding its community offerings and will be launching the Move Well Brisbane program to residents in late 2026. The program currently exists as the Active and Healthy program.  

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused Senior Program Coordinator to develop and deliver health and wellbeing programs across Brisbane. In this role, you will work to provide a range of participation opportunities in active and healthy activities across Council venues including parks, pools and halls. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide high-quality programs for the community.

You will also contribute to program promotion and communication activities, provide advice on trends and opportunities, and support continuous improvement of services. As part of a collaborative team, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, mentor others, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for the community. This role suits someone who is organised and proactive and wants to make a positive impact across Brisbane communities.

To be successful you will have:

• the ability to contribute positively to a team environment and demonstrate leadership through your actions
• experience coordinating community programs and projects
• the ability to identify community and social priorities and develop practical, inclusive program responses
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• proven ability to build relationships and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program outcomes
• demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting team members
• experience in program or project management, including managing budgets, timelines, contracts and resources
• a current C class driver licence

Desirable:

• Experience using Council systems such as TRUMBA, Content Manager and Optimise
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and an understanding of working in a local government environment

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Marshal Nazareth on 07 31781606.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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