Lead Banyule’s Leisure Facilities to new heights

As the Manager Banyule Leisure you'll lead the people, operations and strategic development of three facilities during an exciting period of transformation

Why you'll love this role

Are you a dynamic leader ready to shape the future of leisure services? As Manager of Banyule Leisure, you’ll drive strategy, lead major facility transformations, and inspire teams to deliver outstanding community health and wellbeing outcomes. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact—overseeing state-of-the-art redevelopments, fostering innovative programs, and ensuring Banyule Leisure continues to thrive as a hub for active, engaged communities. If you're passionate about leadership, strategic growth, and community impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Leading one of Melbourne’s best internal Leisure management teams across three unique facilities each with its own exciting opportunities and challenges:

Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre (IAC) - A thriving highly patronised municipal level facility with strong community connections.

Banyule Nets Stadium - A modern dedicated facility for netball with indoor and outdoor courts and active recreation programming space.

Olympic Leisure Centre - A local level neighbourhood facility that was originally built to support athletes and officials of the 1956 Olympic Games.

To find out a little more please take a look at the candidate information pack.

You’ll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion, and a dynamic leadership team that is passionate about their roles and success of Banyule Leisure.

This role is part of Banyule’s Leadership Network - you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a Local Government context and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyond your leisure expertise.

What you’ll do

• A Role with Impact: Directly contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community, working with community and Council.
• Inspire Teams: Foster a positive culture where staff feel supported to innovate and adapt.
• Exciting Projects: Be part of transformative initiatives like the IAC stage 2 redevelopment with opportunities to work across Council on related projects.
• Be a valuable contributor to the dynamic Healthy and Active Communities leadership team 

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expertise in leisure facility management, innovation, and community engagement.
• Strong people management skills with proven ability to lead diverse teams to thrive
• Solid financial and business acumen, with experience in capital projects, and compliance requirements.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and health and participation outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in Sports Management, Recreation, or related disciplines, plus relevant experience.

Pre-employment requirements

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police check)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Psychometric Assessment

We offer:

• Salary $145,000 to $155,000 (dependent on experience) per annum plus super, and a contract of 3-5 years will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• A leadership role where you can drive meaningful impact and elevate Banyule’s Leisure Facilities and Services
• Opportunities to lead initiatives and enhance operational delivery of our services
• A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, development, and collaboration with industry experts and Council teams.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner

Ready to make an impact?

Shape the future of Banyule’s Aquatic and Sports Centres – and take your leadership career to new heights - apply now and take the next step in your career as our Manager Banyule Leisure.

Why choose Banyule?

At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.