Netball Operations and Competitions Coordinator

Netball World Cup Sydney 2027; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 is seeking a detail-focused Operations & Competitions Coordinator to drive tournament delivery at Sydney Olympic Park. You will coordinate match operations, training venues and workforce in a fast-moving, live-event setting.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Netball Operations & Competitions, you’ll manage logistics, documentation and protocols to ensure a first-class competition experience for players, teams and officials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in elite sport operations or major event delivery.
• Experience coordinating sport competitions, events or operational programs.
• Experience delivering in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Knowledge of match-day operations (courts, timing, warm-ups).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate match operations, including court set-up, technical bench requirements, timing and scoring, and pre- and post-match protocols.
• Support the implementation of and compliance with competition rules, regulations and match-day standards.
• Coordinate key competition documentation including operational manuals, checklists and briefings for teams and officials.
• Support competition-related technology and systems, including timing, scoring, results platforms and information services.

Skills

Elite sport operations

Major event coordination

Match-day operations

Logistics coordination

Team/workforce coordination

Job description

Netball Operations & Competitions Coordinator

Sydney Olympic Park | Hybrid Working

Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract to September 2027

Be part of NWC2027

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of competition delivery and help create an outstanding tournament experience for players, teams, Match Officials, workforce and stakeholders.

If you have experience delivering elite sport or major events, love the detail behind great competition delivery and want to contribute to Netball World Cup Sydney 2027, this is the role for you.

Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 (NWC2027).

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Netball Operations & Competitions, this is an operational role for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys solving problems and understands what it takes to deliver elite sport in a fast-moving tournament environment.

A major focus of the position will be the planning and management of training venues, ensuring facilities, equipment, logistics, workforce and operational requirements come together to create an exceptional environment for players, coaches and officials.

About The Role

Competition & Match Operations

• Coordinate and support match operations, including court set-up, technical bench requirements, timing and scoring, and pre- and post-match protocols.
• Support the implementation of and compliance with World Netball competition rules, regulations and match-day standards.
• Coordinate key competition documentation including operational manuals, match-day checklists and briefings for teams and Match Officials.
• Support competition-related technology and systems, including timing, scoring, results platforms and Competition Information Services.

Training Sites & Venue Operations

• Coordinate training site operations and venue readiness, ensuring equitable access and high-quality environments for athletes, teams and officials, including court set-up, signage, equipment and back-of-house operations.
• Coordinate all training venue operational requirements, including hydration, medical and recovery facilities, media, transport, security, volunteers, gym and meeting-room usage, and equipment movements.
• Scope and manage competition and training equipment, including posts, padding, technical tables, timing devices, radios and uniforms, together with inventories, logistics, venue transfers and load-in/load-out.
• Lead on-site netball operations during tournament delivery, ensuring daily venue readiness, effective workforce coordination and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Coordinate Netball Central activities and operational readiness, including public training sessions and its set-up as a back-up match venue, incorporating venue dressing, broadcast and broader operational integration.

Safety, Compliance & Workforce

• Embed health and safety, safeguarding, compliance, accessibility and inclusive practices into competition and training-site planning.
• Coordinate risk mitigation activities, incident-response protocols and daily venue checklists.
• During tournament delivery, lead on-site teams through daily briefings, task allocation, performance management and debriefs.

Workforce & Volunteer Support

• Coordinate Competitions workforce and volunteer requirements based on daily operational needs.
• Lead the development and delivery of functional training materials and briefing packs for tournament staff and volunteers.
• Manage shift rosters, task delegation, team wellbeing, and deliver briefings/debriefs for on-site teams.

About you

We Are Looking For Someone With

• 3+ years’ experience in elite sport operations or major event competition delivery.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating sport competitions, events or operational programs within a sporting, event or venue environment.
• Experience supporting operational delivery in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, ideally during live events or tournaments.
• Strong knowledge of match-day operations, including court set-up, technical benches, timing/scoring, warm-ups and post-match processes.
• Strong operational coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating logistics, equipment, training venues and workforce activities with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong administrative capability, including preparing and maintaining operational documentation, checklists, reports and briefings.
• Knowledge of netball rules and international competition standards is highly desirable.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role. Sponsorship is not available.
• A valid Working with Children Check (NSW) is required.

What will make you successful?

You Are

• Highly organised, reliable and detail-focused, with a genuine sense of ownership for getting things done.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Able to remain calm and adaptable under pressure
• A strong communicator with articulate written communication skills
• Collaborative and inclusive in your working style
• A professional with sound judgement in a live event environment
• Willing to work flexibly when tournament delivery requires it

Additional Information

The NWC2027 LOC is proud to be an inclusive, values‑led culture organisation that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and creating a psychologically safe workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

This is a full-time role, based at Sydney Olympic Park, on a fixed-term basis through to September 2027. Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of LOC HQ and traditional office hours may be required from time to time.

Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager. We reserve the right to shortlist and interview suitable candidates as they are identified, so if this sounds like you, please don’t delay your application.

We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Our recruitment process consists of a phone screening, two rounds of interviews, along with professional reference checks, and we'll be here to guide you through the entire process!