Site Operator (Stream 2)

AusCycling SA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training allowances

Professional development

Superannuation up to 15.4%

Onsite parking

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission is seeking a hands-on Site Operator Stream 2 to support daily facilities, venue and logistics services across the AIS campus. You will oversee casual staff, allocate tasks and ensure facilities, equipment and areas are safe, well-presented and ready for use.

Working on a 7-day rotating roster, you will coordinate setup, pack-down and related services, while collaborating with internal staff, contractors and service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in arena/stadium operations and site services.
• Experience supervising staff and allocating work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with customers, contractors and internal teams.
• Current Chief or Fire Warden certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities, venue and logistics services on the AIS campus.
• Coordinate facility set-up and pack-down, mail, fleet and transport services.
• Resolve routine operational issues, escalating risks and incidents as needed.
• Assist with procurement, asset coordination, contractor liaison and reporting.
• Ensure safety, security and presentation of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Arena/Stadium operations

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Risk identification

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Job description

• $59,324 to $73,512 pa + up to 15.4% super

Description

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team –

Site Operations delivers day-to-day facilities and venue operations across the AIS campus and other ASC sites. We work closely with security, maintenance, horticulture, commercial, capital works and strategic asset management teams to keep facilities safe, functional, well-presented and ready for sport, events, tenants, staff and visitors. The team supports a diverse and active campus, including aquatic facilities, the Sports Training Facility and high-performance training environments, where reliable service and operational readiness matter every day.

About the role –

As a Site Operator Stream 2, you will support the day-to-day delivery of facilities, venue and logistics services across the AIS campus. You will assist with overseeing casual employees, allocate operational tasks, and help ensure facilities, equipment and operational areas are safe, secure, well-presented and ready for use.

Working as part of a 7-day rotating roster, you will support the operational readiness of the AIS Arena and Visitors Centre, AIS Track and Field Centre and Logistics Services. You will coordinate facility set-up and pack-down, support mail, fleet and transport services, undertake facilities operational tasks and equipment assurance activities, and work closely with internal staff, external stakeholders, contractors and service providers. You will resolve routine operational issues, escalating risks andincidents when required, and assist with procurement, asset coordination, contractor liaison and reporting.

This is a key supporting role for a hands-on operator who enjoys working in a varied and fast-paced operational environment. Working across facilities and logistics services, you will help ensure the campus is safe, well-presented and operationally ready, while responding to day-to-day requirements and providing quality customer service. You’ll be part of a collaborative team keeping ASC operations running safely and effectively.

About you –

You are an experienced, hands-on operational professional who is organised, practical and comfortable coordinating work in a busy service environment. You communicate clearly, use sound judgement and take ownership of delivering safe and reliable service delivery. You will bring:

• Experience in Arena/Stadium operations, facilities, venue, logistics or site operations, including supporting day-to-day service delivery in a complex operational environment.
• Experience supporting and supervising staff, allocating work, and contributing to team capability and development.
• The ability to coordinate operational activities, manage competing priorities and resolve day-to-day operational issues within established procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, service providers and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to monitor service standards, identify and accelerate operational risks and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Practical knowledge of Arena/Stadium, facilities, venue or operational service delivery, including the safe use of equipment and operational systems.
• Current Chief or Fire Warden certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience operating or industrial equipment such as forklifts, elevated work platforms or similar machinery.
• Hold or be willing to obtain appropriate certification and licenses, such as White Card, Working Safely at Heights, EWP, Dogging and Rigging (basic), Forklift licence, and Light/Medium Rigid Licence.

This position is offered as an ONGOING.

This process will also establish a pool of candidates who may be considered for future ongoing, part-time and casual placements.

Why work with us?

We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Thursday 12 November 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact: