Arts Precinct Operations Coordinator

Everi Pty; Sydney; Remote; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Create NSW, a division of the NSW Government, seeks a Precinct Officer to support Walsh Bay Arts Precinct operations, events and activations. You will coordinate shared spaces, manage bookings, liaise with tenants and service providers, and help deliver high‑quality visitor experiences in a busy waterfront setting.

This role requires strong organisation, practical problem-solving and the ability to work across teams, with a focus on safety, compliance and stakeholder communication in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in venue operations, precinct management, events, facilities management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and improving operational processes and systems that enhance efficiency, compliance and service delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, events and prioritites concurrently, while meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships with cultural organisations, contractors, government agencies, partners and executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, briefings and operational documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and escalate when needed.
• Experience balancing operational, commercial and stakeholder considerations to support informed decision-making.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, risk management principles and governance frameworks.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail and experience using management systems.
• Genuine interest in arts, culture, placemaking and creating high-quality visitor experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational management of Walsh Bay Arts Precinct and its shared facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming and efficiently managed environment.
• Coordinate delivery of precinct events and activations, including planning, logistics, inductions, site access, contractor management and on-the-day operations.
• Act as a key point of contact for tenants, hirers, contractors and service providers, fostering positive relationships and effective communication.
• Support venue hire and activation activities, including enquiries, bookings, site inspections, documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate precinct services and operational requirements including loading dock access, signage, maintenance requests and shared space management.
• Monitor and support compliance with work health and safety requirements, operational procedures, event plans and relevant regulatory obligations.
• Maintain accurate operational records, schedules, reporting and financial documentation using relevant business systems.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes and operational updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance precinct operations, visitor experience, placemaking and public activation outcomes.

Skills

Venue operations

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Health and safety

Job description

Create NSW, a division of the NSW Government, seeks a Precinct Officer to support Walsh Bay Arts Precinct operations, events and activations. You will coordinate shared spaces, manage bookings, liaise with tenants and service providers, and help deliver high‑quality visitor experiences in a busy waterfront setting.

This role requires strong organisation, practical problem-solving and the ability to work across teams, with a focus on safety, compliance and stakeholder communication in a dynamic