Operations Officer

Are you ready to elevate your career? Join our friendly and vibrant team in this exciting role!

We are seeking an Operations Officer to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis. The role will be based at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

We offer a competitive salary to the right candidate with the salary range starting from $79,032 up to $86,539 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. 

This is a diverse role for a person who is passionate about working at a unique sporting and events venue. To learn more about the Sydney International Equestrian Centre’s facilities, please view this video.

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, LGBTQIA+ 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 also 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 Operations Officer is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and operational aspects of an Olympic Sport Venue. In this role you will be required to:

• Liaise with contractors to ensure work performance and compliance with contract conditions.
• Assist the Operations Coordinator with executing projects to be carried out by contractors.
• Set-up competition facilities, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain the field of play condition to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Undertake routine maintenance inspections and conduct minor maintenance works.
  

Essential requirements

• Current Class C NSW Driver’s licence
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
• A National Criminal Records Check (NCRC) clearance.

The Office of Sport will conduct the NCRC if you are a preferred candidate.

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

• A competitive salary
• Generous leave entitlements including recreation leave, sick/carer’s, family and community services, and flex leave
• A range of employee benefits may include salary packaging, access to Fitness Passport, and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Access to training and development.
  

How to apply
To apply for this role, you need click ‘Apply Online’ to submit your application, Job Reference No. 0000AG8M.  
When applying you need to:

• Answer the two pre-screening questions (see below) which should demonstrate your competency in the focus capabilities (maximum of 2 pages).
• Provide cover letter that details how you meet the capabilities of the role (maximum 1 page)
• Provide a resume that details your previous experience (maximum of 4 pages)

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

Pre-screening Questions

1. Provide a previous work example where you have worked with other teams and contractors to oversee a maintenance project. How did you plan and schedule the required tasks to ensure a successful outcome.
2. Describe a situation where a problem occurred that was not anticipated and describe what you did and what was the outcome.

Notes

• For further information about the role please contact Mark Fulcher, on 0423 782 228 or view the role description.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check.
• No offer of employment will be made until all relevant clearances are finalised.

Applications Close:Sunday, 3rd March 2024 at 11:59pm (AEDT)

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