Sport & Community Engagement Coordinator

Wests Group Macarthur; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wests Group Macarthur is seeking an energetic Sport & Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen our ties across the Macarthur region and deliver community investment programs with integrity and impact.

The role involves building relationships with sporting bodies and community groups, coordinating events and sponsorships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will represent the organization at events, manage records, and drive engaging communications for community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, partnerships or stakeholder management.
• Understanding of ClubGRANTS or similar community funding programs is advantageous.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong organisational, administrative and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret guidelines, policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with sporting organisations and community groups.
• Coordinate community events, sponsorships and activations.
• Support delivery of the ClubsGRANTS program with regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and governance documentation.
• Represent Wests Group Macarthur at events and stakeholder engagements.
• Attend grassroots events and engage with the community.

Skills

Community engagement

Partnerships

Stakeholder mgmt

Event coordination

Communication

Education

Marketing/Comm Eng

Job description

Full Time Position

Are you passionate about sport, community, and creating experiences that genuinely make a difference?

We’re on the lookout for an energetic, relationship driven Sport & Community Engagement Coordinator (Full Time) to help us strengthen our ties across the Macarthur region while ensuring our community investment programs are delivered with integrity and impact.

About the Role

This isn’t your typical job role, it’s a role where you’ll be out in the community, building connections and creating experiences while balancing the regulatory and compliance requirements. You will play a key role in delivering on our community commitment by:

• Building strong relationships with sporting organisations and community groups
• Coordinating community events, sponsorships and activations
• Managing and supporting delivery of the ClubsGRANTS program in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Maintaining accurate records, reporting and governance documentation
• Representing Wests Group Macarthur at events and stakeholder engagements
• Attending grassroots events and cheering from the sideline
• Creating engaging communications around community initiatives

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings both energy and professionalism, and thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused environment:

• Experience in community engagement, partnerships or stakeholder management
• Understanding of ClubGRANTS or similar community funding programs
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong organisational, administrative and reporting skills
• Ability to interpret guidelines, policies and compliance requirements
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, professional and community-minded approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience in Event coordination
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required
• Qualifications in Marketing/ Community Engagement or studying in relevant field would be advantageous
• Full driver’s licence

If you’re ready to step into a role where no two days are the same and where your work genuinely supports the local community, we’d love to hear from you!