Events Officer - Siec & Sisc

This is an exciting and diverse role for an Events professional who is passionate about events!

• We are seeking (two) Events Officers to join our friendly and vibrant team
• Based at Olympic Venues -

and * 1 x Ongoing (permanent) Full-Time, Basis and 1 x temporary Full-Time role up to 30 June 2023 with the possibility of extension.

• We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate with ranging from $75,992 up to $83,211 per annum (excl super and loading)

Working with us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation.

With a vision of sport and active recreation creating healthier people, connecting communities, and making a stronger NSW, we provide the people of NSW with the leadership, policies, programs, funding, and infrastructure necessary to maximise the social, health and economic benefits realised through this valued sector.

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, four Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Sport is committed to building a workplace that values and supports diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Office encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed, and advise us of your preferred method of communication.

The Office of Sport is committed to keeping children safe. It is the responsibility of all staff, regardless of role, to act to keep children safe from harm

About the role

• The Sydney International Equestrian Centre and Sydney International Shooting Centre are unique sporting and event destinations, located in the Western Sydney Parklands only 40 minutes west of the Sydney CBD.
• The Events Officer is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination and operations of all events staged across the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Dunc Gray Velodrome and/or the Sydney International Shooting Centre, Southern Highlands Regional Shooting Complex.
• As part of this diverse role, you will also liaise with event organisers to predict demand for infrastructure and services to support events. The role will also require an ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
• You will regularly liaise with relevant stakeholders such as local Councils and other State Government organisations and maintain appropriate records of event applications and site requirements at the Venue.

About you

• You will have a demonstrated ability to assist in all aspects of event planning, coordination, marketing, and operations.
• You can deal effectively and professionally with business clients and industry stakeholders whilst managing their expectations and balancing competing priorities. You foster a positive customer experience, and you are technology savvy.
• Understanding of WH&S, visitor safety and risk management issues as well as the proven ability to work both in a team environment and independently will see you succeed in this role.

The Office of Sport is a great place to work, we offer:

Access to salary packaging, fitness passport, and the Employee Assistance Program

A family friendly and flexible working environment

Access to training and development opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

A competitive salary

How to apply

To apply for this role, you need click ‘Apply Online’ to submit your application, Job Reference No. 00009BJU.

When applying you need to:

• Provide your responses to the two pre-screening questions (maximum of 2 pages).
• Attach a cover letter to your online application (maximum 1 page)
• Provide a resume that details your current and previous experiences (maximum of 4 pages)

Further information about “Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service” is available .

Pre-screening questions * Give an example of where you have had to work with government or non-government stakeholders to plan and deliver an event. How did you manage conflicting priorities of stakeholders to ensure the success of the event.

• Give an example of where you have had to deal with a customer complaint. Explain the approach you took when dealing with the issues raised and how you reached a satisfactory outcome for the customer.

Notes

• For further information about the role please contact Ruby Hudson, Event Coordinator (SIEC) on (02) 8883 6900 or Brent Venables, Event Coordinator (SISC) on 02 8782 0102 or view the

. * The successful applicant will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check.

• This is a child-related position. You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance as a condition of employment. For more information, visit the

. * No offer of employment will be made until all relevant clearances are finalised.

• Successful candidates for this role will be required to provide evidence of double vaccination status.

Applications Close: Sunday, 04 December at 11:59pm (AEST).

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.