Recreation Officer

Recreation Officer

Recreation Officers manage and coordinate a variety of organisations, programs, events, services and facilities.

Recreation Officer

Job Demand: High

Average weekly wage: $1,374

Where you could work:

Community and Youth Centres, Local Government, Churches, Schools

Recreation Officers do the following tasks:

  • Researching and analysing community issues, needs and problems
  • Developing, evaluating and maintaining community resources and programs
  • Evaluating data and writing reports such as submissions requesting funding for continuing programs and new projects
  • Identifying issues of local need, concerns and aspirations through community consultation
  • Organising local sporting, cultural and recreational events and activities such as community functions, hobby classes, community arts projects and sporting competitions