Business Support Officer - Leisure Services

About Us
At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they’re how we work.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Service Lead Leisure Services, you will provide business and project support to the Community Infrastructure Planning team, helping to deliver initiatives that enhance sport, recreation and healthy lifestyle opportunities across the City.

This is a diverse role where no two days are the same. You'll coordinate grant administration, assist with community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities, support project delivery and reporting, contribute to research and data analysis, and help ensure the smooth operation of the Leisure Services team. 

You'll also have the opportunity to support community-focused projects from planning through to completion, including coordinating events and working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting community outcomes. You can confidently manage competing priorities, build positive relationships, and take ownership of your work.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a business support, administration or coordination role. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including research, reporting and presentation preparation. 
• Intermediate proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisational and event coordination skills. 
• The ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A current Driver's Licence and National Police Clearance.

Experience in local government, community programs, recreation services or grant administration will be highly regarded. 

Position Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible hours and free parking
• Convenient location near Stirling Station, Karrinyup Shopping Centre, cafés, and medical services
• Subsidised onsite canteen and kitchen facilities for easy access to meals and refreshments
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events and a commitment to reconciliation.

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/careers

Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re ready to contribute to a safer, healthier workplace and join a team that values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of our community.

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Stephen Handicott, Service Lead Leisure Services on (08) 9205 8581
Applications close: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 23.59 (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.