Events Officer - Casual

Office of Sport NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

Superannuation

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Office of Sport NSW is seeking casual Events Officers to support planning, coordination and delivery of events at premier venues in NSW. The role offers flexible shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends and is based at Castlereagh NSW 2749.

You will supervise casual staff, coordinate logistics, and help ensure events run smoothly, with reporting to support post-event evaluation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the planning, coordination or delivery of events, programs or projects.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing event requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to creating positive experiences for venue users, event organisers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise, guide and support casual event staff during event operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational issues, think on your feet and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Current Class C Drivers licence.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of events across premier sporting and recreation venues.
• Supervise casual event staff during event operations and respond to operational issues as they arise.
• Coordinate logistics, monitor event requirements and maintain records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through event reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Event coordination

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Bring events to life at two of Australia's premier water sports venues

• Join our casual Events Officer team
• Be where the action happens - support events that inspire and connect communities
• Casual rates from $47.75 per hour, plus casual loading and superannuation.
• Flexible shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Work acrossPenrith Whitewater Stadium | NSW Government and Sydney International Regatta Centre | NSW Government This role is based in Castlereagh NSW 2749, approximately 5 km from the nearest train station and more than 3 km walking distance from the nearest bus stop. Applicants should ensure they can reliably travel to and from the workplace.
• Talent pool for future casual opportunities

About the role

The Events Officer supports the planning, coordination and delivery of events across premier sporting and recreation venues. Working closely with event organisers, contractors and operational teams, the role helps ensure events run smoothly by coordinating logistics, monitoring event requirements, maintaining records and supporting day‑to‑day event operations.

This hands‑on role works across multiple venues and event types, balancing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. It includes supervising casual event staff, responding to operational issues as they arise, and contributing to continuous improvement through event reporting, stakeholder engagement and post‑event evaluation.

For more information read the full role description: Role description - Events Officer

About you

You enjoy being part of live events and thrive in environments where no two days are the same. You are highly organised, customer‑focused and able to coordinate multiple activities at once while maintaining attention to detail. You build positive relationships with a wide range of people, communicate clearly, adapt to changing priorities and take a practical approach to solving problems. You are comfortable working across different venues, supporting event delivery from planning through to event day operations, and leading casual staff to achieve great outcomes.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting the planning, coordination or delivery of events, programs or projects.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing event requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to creating positive experiences for venue users, event organisers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise, guide and support casual event staff during event operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational issues, think on your feet and implement practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment
• Current Class C Drivers licence
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required
• Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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.Any 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.

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 & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)
• As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer this targeted question: Describe a situation where you needed to coordinate people while managing competing tasks or unexpected issues. What decisions did you make, and what did you learn from the experience?

It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.

The Office of Sport undertakes employment screening for all prospective employees to ensure thorough, fair and consistent recruitment practices. Screening may include National Criminal Record Checks, Working with Children Checks (for relevant roles), service and conduct checks, referee checks, right‑to‑work verification, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and pre‑employment health assessments.You can view the full Employment Screening Policy and Procedure

Contact for enquiries: Pip Dickson, Events Coordinator ***********@sport.nsw.gov.au

What’s 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, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In 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 ***********@sport.nsw.gov.au

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.