Keep NSW’s Premier Sporting Venue Event-Ready
• Take ownership of a varied role that combines hands-on site operations with planning and coordination responsibilities.
• Salary ranges from $87,199 to $95,482 + super & leave loading.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity based at Sydney International Equestrian Centre
About the role
Located at the iconic Sydney International Equestrian Centre, this role plays a key part in ensuring the venue operates safely, efficiently and to a high standard every day. Working across venue operations, facilities, maintenance activities and event delivery, the Operations Officer helps coordinate contractors, oversee operational readiness and support the successful delivery of sporting and commercial events.
This is a hands-on operations role that combines practical site-based work with planning, coordination and administrative responsibilities. The role provides day-to-day supervision and support to a small team of Service Officers while working closely with contractors, venue users and internal stakeholders to keep the site operating at its best.
Based at a single location, this role offers the opportunity to work in unique surroundings alongside a motivated and collaborative team that takes pride in delivering successful events and maintaining one of NSW’s premier sporting venues.
How to apply?
For your online application to be considered it must include:
• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 4 pages)
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions:
1.
1. Describe a time when you had to manage several competing operational priorities at the same time. This could include maintenance issues, contractor activities, customer requests, event preparation or unexpected operational problems. How did you assess priorities, what actions did you take, who did you need to coordinate with, and what was the outcome?
2. Describe a situation where you identified that contractor work, site conditions or operational practices did not meet the required standard. What did you observe, what steps did you take to address the issue, how did you communicate with those involved, and what was the result?
It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.
The Office of Sport undertakes employment screening for all prospective employees to ensure thorough, fair and consistent recruitment practices. Screening may include National Criminal Record Checks, Working with Children Checks (for relevant roles), service and conduct checks, referee checks, right to work verification, conflict of interest declarations, and pre employment health assessments.
You can view the full Employment Screening Policy and Procedure
Applications close: 11:50 pm Sunday 20 September 2026.
What’s in it for you?
The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.
Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.
We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
