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Are you passionate about orchestrating unforgettable events?!
Join our dynamic team at the iconic Sydney Olympic Park
Temporary full-time opportunity (Up to November 2025 – with potential for extension or ongoing employment)
Based at the iconic Sydney Olympic Park
Clerk Grade 5/6 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $93,295 to $102,941 + super
What's in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture
with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support .
We offer flexibility in work arrangements , diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance
and wellbeing.
Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The role
Our dedicated and highly regarded Events team currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Events Coordinator
to oversee the operation and coordination of diverse and high-profile events.
In this exciting role, you'll be the key liaison between clients, venue staff, and contractors, ensuring seamless coordination from initial planning to successful execution.
You'll oversee event logistics and operations, ensuring top-notch service and customer satisfaction.
You'll tackle diverse stakeholder needs, resolve operational issues swiftly, and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of events.
As a senior member of the team, you will lead a dynamic team of staff plus additional event crew, managing everything from sports and conferences to tradeshows and concerts.
What you will bring to the role
Proven leadership qualities, in a supervisory role or similar and demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
Proven experience in event management, with a track record of successfully planning and executing high-profile events.
Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations to resolve operational issues promptly, manage risks, and ensure the safety of all patrons.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Solid time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships to communicate and establish expectations and safety parameters to achieve outcomes with diverse stakeholders.
Understand basic financial terminology, policies and processes, record keeping and act of financial audits reporting and obligations.
What is an essential requirement:
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field or experience in similar role.
Demonstrated experience with stakeholder management and event coordination within a complex organization.
Able to work to a roster, including weekends.
Current Working with Children Check.
Senior First Aid Certificate – Or able to obtain.
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate – Or able to obtain.
About us
In a changing and competitive environment, we strive to attract the best and brightest people with the capacity to contribute to the continued success and growth of Sydney Olympic Park.
Our creative and innovative employees are empowered with responsibility and accountability as we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment.
We respect and value the contributions of people with differing skill sets, cultures and backgrounds.
You will enjoy NSW public service conditions with competitive salary packages and flexible family-friendly working arrangements.
We understand that you have multiple commitments and recognise the importance of a balance between work, family, education and community involvement.
Where possible, we offer flexible work arrangements to meet your individual needs.
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW.
To achieve this, we create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing.
We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.
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.
DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Join us
Apply online with your resume and cover letter.
Applications close Thursday 26 September 2024 at 11:55PM .
Contact Selena Woller; A/ Manager Bookings Sales & Events via email
for further details.
A recruitment 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.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.
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