Event Production Coordinator

Current Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Placemaking NSW is seeking an Event Production Coordinator to manage the delivery of events, activations and place experiences across iconic Sydney locations. This hands-on role coordinates schedules, logistics, equipment and contractors to ensure safe, engaging visitor experiences.

Join a diverse team and contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, with flexible work options and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating the production and delivery of events or public experiences.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules, logistics, equipment and contractors.
• Ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support delivery of events across The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo and White Bay Power Station.
• Work with internal teams, contractors and event crews to turn ideas into engaging experiences.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Logistics planning

Vendor management

WH&S knowledge

Job description

Take on work with visible impact

• Temporary (up to 12 months starting in January 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Harrington Street, The Rocks with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

Help bring some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside precincts to life. As the Event Production Coordinator, you'll support the delivery of events, activations and place experiences across locations including The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo and White Bay Power Station. Working closely with internal teams, contractors and event crews, you'll help turn creative ideas into safe, engaging and memorable experiences for visitors.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You'll coordinate production schedules, logistics, equipment, contractors and event operations while balancing competing priorities, managing stakeholder expectations and helping ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Event Production Coordinator

What you will bring to the role

• Experience coordinating the production and delivery of events, activations, festivals or public experiences, ideally within outdoor or public-space environments.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, contractors, logistics and operational requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, event crews and a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A practical and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to identify issues, think creatively and respond effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities, work collaboratively with others and contribute positively to a team‑focused culture.
• An understanding of event operations, WHS requirements and delivering safe, high‑quality visitor experiences.

About Us

Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside venues and locations, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Sydney Fish Market and White Bay Power Station. Our responsibilities include the full range of activities in our precincts, from major developments to heritage conservation, from delivery of Sydney’s hall mark events to weekly markets, making these areas welcoming, accessible and successful. Our team includes a wide range of professionals across multiple disciplines contributing to the coordinated management of the foreshore precincts.

Placemaking NSW is part of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).

We are a high‑performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

Applications close Sunday 25th October 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Marko Mykyta on 02 9240 8560 or [e-mail].

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. Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. Please note 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 appointment. This role is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time