Site Operator: Facilities & Logistics for Arena/Events

Australian Sports Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training allowance

L&D calendar access

Superannuation 15.4%

Clearinghouse access

Free onsite parking

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT is seeking a hands-on Site Operator to support daily facilities, venue and logistics across the AIS campus. You will oversee casual staff, allocate tasks, and ensure spaces are safe, well-presented and ready for use on a 7-day rotating roster.

You will coordinate setups and pack-downs, assist with mail, fleet and transport services, equipment checks and reporting, while liaising with contractors and internal teams to resolve issues and elevate risks

Qualifications

• Experience in arena/stadium operations, facilities, venue or site operations.
• Experience supervising staff and allocating work.
• Ability to coordinate activities and manage competing priorities within procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with customers, contractors and internal teams.
• Monitor service standards and help identify operational risks and improvements.
• Practical knowledge of facility operations and safe equipment use.
• Current Chief or Fire Warden certification; First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience operating industrial equipment (forklifts, EWP) and relevant licences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee casual staff and allocate operational tasks.
• Coordinate facility set-ups, pack-downs, mail, fleet and transport services.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and operational areas are safe, presented and ready for use.
• Resolve routine operational issues and escalate risks when required.
• Support procurement, asset coordination, contractor liaison and reporting.

Skills

Arena/Stadium operations

Facilities management

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Risk monitoring

Certifications (WWCC, First Aid, CPR)

Forklift operation / equipment

Tools

Forklift operation equipment

Job description

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT is seeking a hands-on Site Operator to support daily facilities, venue and logistics across the AIS campus. You will oversee casual staff, allocate tasks, and ensure spaces are safe, well-presented and ready for use on a 7-day rotating roster.

You will coordinate setups and pack-downs, assist with mail, fleet and transport services, equipment checks and reporting, while liaising with contractors and internal teams to resolve issues and elevate risks