Job Description

Everyone plays here

Support executive leadership and help keep things moving across a diverse and evolving portfolio.

• Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super & leave loading.
• Ongoing Fulltime Opportunity
• Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

The Office of Sport is looking for a capable and organised Executive Coordinator to support the Executive Director, Centres & Venues.

This is a busy, hands-on role at the centre of a complex operational environment, working across centres, venues, customer operations and asset management. You will work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders, helping ensure priorities stay on track and the Executive Director’s office runs smoothly.

About the role

As Executive Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day executive and administrative support across a wide range of activities. The environment is fast-paced, priorities can shift quickly, and there is a steady flow of competing requests.

Your role is to bring structure, organisation and responsiveness - helping the Executive Director manage their time, stay across key issues, and maintain momentum across the portfolio.

In this role, you will gain exposure across a diverse portfolio and work closely with a new leadership team, in a role where your support makes a practical, day-to-day difference.

Your day-to-day

• This is a demanding role where no two days are the same. You will be managing competing deadlines, responding to changing priorities, and working across a broad group of stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact, managing incoming requests and helping prioritise competing demands
• Coordinate a high-volume diary, meetings, travel and correspondence in a constantly changing environment
• Prepare and support briefings, submissions and communications, often within tight timeframes
• Gather, organise and track information to support meetings, decisions and follow-ups
• Maintain and improve administrative processes to keep work flowing efficiently
• Build practical working relationships across teams to help navigate issues and keep communication moving

About You

This role will suit someone who is comfortable working at pace, enjoys staying organised in a busy environment, and takes pride in helping things run smoothly.

• A proactive, dependable approach and willingness to adapt as priorities shift
• Clear communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay on top of multiple priorities
• Sound judgement, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to remain calm and responsive under pressure

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tom Jackson, Talent Acquisition Lead at workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au

About us 

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference delivering on our purpose of ‘ Everyone Plays Here’ We are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! 

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enabling participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. 

Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW. 

How to apply? 

Your online application 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 5 pages) 

Applications close 11:55pm, 7th June 2026

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

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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. 

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist the hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role. 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 recruitment pool will be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.