Are you passionate about sports, events, and venue operations? North Sydney Council is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Operations Assistant to support the effective day-to-day operations of the iconic North Sydney Oval. An exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the team at one of Sydney's most iconic sporting venues. In this role you will get to work with a wide range of domestic, state, and international sporting codes, helping to establish North Sydney Oval (NSO) as a leading venue and sporting destination in NSW.  You will help support meaningful change, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement to promote new opportunities and growth at the Oval.  Proudly owned and operated by North Sydney Council, our aim is to ensure NSO is a welcoming, safe, and professionally operated complex for all workers and visitors to enjoy.

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors. 

The role 

In this hands on role, you will play a key part in supporting the Coordinator, North Sydney Oval Operations, by assisting with facility coordination, administrative tasks, and stakeholder liaison—helping to uphold the Oval’s high standards and ensuring it continues to serve both the local community and visitors effectively. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Administration and coordination of maintenance, setup, and logistics for events and daily operations.
• Support the Coordinator, North Sydney Oval Operations, in the delivery of scheduled sporting fixtures and community events.
• Liaise with sporting bodies, contractors, Council staff, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and professional venue operations.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and scheduling documentation.
• Contribute to the overall presentation, safety, and accessibility of the facility.

The person 

We’re looking for someone who’s highly organised, great at solving problems, and a strong communicator who works well with others. You’ll need to be proactive and ready to jump in to help with events and day-to-day venue operations, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Experience in facility operations or venue management is a plus, and if you’re passionate about sport, live events, and making public spaces come to life, you’ll fit right in.

Why work at NSC? 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
• Access to Fitness Passport 
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways 

Salary from: $75,283 to $89,892 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance 

35 hours per week with access to flexi time 

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume along with a statement outlining how their qualifications, skills, and experience align with the requirements of the role. 

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Discover more about North Sydney Oval, HERE 

Closing Date: Sunday 25 May 2025 - 11.59pm 

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council  also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.