Operations Coordinator

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Calala; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, part-time hours

Live events environment

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an Operations Coordinator in New South Wales to hands-on manage event-day operations, coordinate logistics, oversee staff, and support preparation and execution of live events.

You’ll lead a 15-person team, ensure clear communication and high performance, and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders. The role offers 30 hours per week, a part-time structure and a salary of AUD 50,000 per year plus commissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, events, hospitality, or team coordination.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead a 15-person team and communicate clearly.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event-day operations, logistics, and setup.
• Schedule and manage staff, ensuring clear direction and coverage.
• Support preparation of facilities and operational areas ahead of events.
• Assist with administrative and operational tasks leading up to event days.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders while staying professional and impartial.
• Ensure a high standard of event delivery.

Skills

Operations experience

Event coordination

Staff management

Organisational skills

Communication

Impartiality

Adaptability

Job description

As Operations Coordinator, you’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring event-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll coordinate logistics, oversee staff, and support the preparation and execution of events.

A key component of the role is the coordination of a 15-person team, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and high performance across all areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate event-day operations, logistics, and setup
• Schedule and manage staff, ensuring clear direction and coverage
• Support preparation of facilities and operational areas ahead of events
• Assist with administrative and operational tasks leading up to event days
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders while remaining professional and impartial
• Ensure a consistent, high standard of event delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in operations, events, hospitality, or team coordination
• Confident and resilient, with the ability to manage staff firmly and professionally
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to give direction and maintain control in a busy environment
• Demonstrated ability to remain impartial and fair when working with multiple stakeholders
• Comfortable adapting to changing schedules and priorities

Why Apply?

• 30 hours per week, Flexible, part-time structure with consistent weekly hours
• Opportunity to step into a coordination role without prior industry experience
• Work in a dynamic, people-focused environment delivering live events
• $50,000 per annum plus generous commissions

If you’re a confident coordinator who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys leading teams to deliver successful events, we’d love to hear from you.