Events Officer
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bring events to life at world-class sporting venues showcase your coordination skills and help deliver exceptional experiences for participants and guests.
- Salary ranges from $84659 to $92701 super & leave loading.
- Temporary full-time opportunity up to 7 October 2026.
- The role will be located at both the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
About the role
The Events Officer coordinates logistics liaising with organisers supervises casual staff and manages site requirements and stakeholder communications. The role also involves monitoring performance identifying improvements and helping resolve operational challenges as they arise.
For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - GSR - Events Officer -
About you
The ideal candidates will bring to the role:
- A proactive and organised approach to planning and delivering events with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders event organisers and team members to ensure smooth event coordination.
- A commitment to customer service ensuring a positive experience for all event participants and stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
- Current Class C Drivers licence
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as required
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. You will also need to arrange a Working with Children Check at your own expense.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Events Coordinator Sydney International Regatta Centre Philippa Dickson via email:
About us
The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference. Delivering on our purpose of Everyone Plays Here we are a unique workplace where no two days are the same!
Our work is spread across NSW with ten Sport and Recreation Centres five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership policies programs funding and infrastructure to enable participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference improving health outcomes connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.
Our team members are collaborative creative hardworking and innovative brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.
How to apply
For your online application to be considered it must include:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
- An up-to-date CV outlining experience skills and achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)
- As part of the online application process you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions:
- Describe your experience planning or coordinating an event or project. What steps did you take from initial planning through to delivery and what was the outcome.
- How do you approach communication and collaboration with a range of stakeholders such as event organisers contractors or community groups.
It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.
Applications close: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11.55pm
Whats in it for you
The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment competitive salaries and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging access to the Fitness Passport the Employee Assistance Program.
Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office internally and addition to actively promoting employment for women people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders LGBTIQA individuals and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.
We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
