Everyone plays here 

• Salary ranges from $115,133 to $127,445 pro rata + super & leave loading. 
• Temporary Part-time opportunity (21 hours pw)  
• Location - Sydney Olympic Park – WFH flexibility available 

About the role 

This role provides strategic workforce planning expertise to support a centralised operational model across Sport and Recreation Centres. It focuses on planning recruitment and distribution of staffing resources to enable cost-effective rostering of staff across the Centres in response to client bookings and organisational priorities. Through data analysis, tailored advice, and targeted training, the role builds capability among Centre and Venue leadership teams to optimise staff engagement and utilisation and informs decisions on seasonal, temporary, and ongoing workforce needs. 

Working closely with People & Culture and operational leaders, the role supports recruitment planning, procedural development, and compliance with legislative requirements. It also monitors the implementation of workforce plans, ensuring alignment with wellbeing, WHS, and award conditions. By preparing regular reports and coordinating initiatives such as induction programs and internal mobility frameworks, the role contributes to improved staff performance and long-term workforce sustainability. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description-Program-Workforce-Planning-Coordinator.docx

About you  

You are a skilled workforce planning professional with a strong grasp of data analysis, operational staffing, and compliance. You provide expert advice and training to leaders, enabling consistent and cost-effective rostering aligned with organisational needs. With a focus on building capability and improving service delivery, you support strategic staffing decisions and drive initiatives that enhance performance and workforce sustainability.’ 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Demonstrated experience supporting workforce planning in a multi-site operational environment, with the ability to apply consistent practices while accommodating site-specific needs. 
• Experience analysing business activity and staffing data to inform operational decisions and improve workforce utilisation, compliance, and service delivery outcomes. 

Essential requirements 

• Undertake periodic site visits, including visits to all Sport and Recreation Centres to understand operational challenges and workforce needs across diverse locations. 

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and any requisite pre-employment health assessment. You will also be required to arrange a Working with Children Check, at your own expense.  

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 the role (maximum 5 pages) 

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.  

 
Applications close: 27th October 2025 at 11.55pm.  

Contact for enquiries: lachlan.clark@sport.nsw.gov.au 

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.  

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 may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.