Everyone plays here

We are seeking a dynamic Asset Maintenance Coordinator to support the planning, coordination and delivery of the Office’s asset management program.

• Step into a role where you drive impact through transformative projects. 
• Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super & leave loading.
• Permanent full-time opportunity based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About the role
The Asset Maintenance Coordinator Officer keeps the Office’s facilities running smoothly by leading everything from planned and preventative maintenance to urgent repairs and lifecycle upgrades. They are the lead for managing the asset maintenance system, making sure it’s user-friendly, accurate, and aligned with broader strategies. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, they juggle tight budgets, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder needs to deliver high-quality outcomes—on time and within scope. Whether it’s coordinating work programs, resolving supplier issues, or spotting risks before they become problems, this role is all about keeping operations efficient, safe, and future-ready.

For more information read the full Role Description-Asset Maintenance Coordinator.pdf 

About you

Our ideal candidate will bring to the role:

• A strong capability in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex asset maintenance programs aligned with safety, compliance, and environmental standards, while driving continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making.
• Skills in building productive relationships across internal teams and external partners, managing service contracts, resolving supplier issues, and ensuring maintenance outcomes meet strategic goals with minimal disruption.
• Proficiency in managing asset maintenance systems for accuracy and usability, establishing best practices, and leading teams with a focus on professional growth, innovation, and high-performance project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• • Current and valid driver’s licence.
  • Qualifications in a project management, building, engineering, asset management, asset maintenance, facility management or related field or equivalent industry experience in a similar role.

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. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check.

Should you require further information about the role please contact the Director Infrastructure and Assets Management, James Punch via email: james.punch@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 enable 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?

For your online application to be considered it 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)
• As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions:
  1. Provide an example of a program or project you were involved in, outlining your role and how you monitored and reported on deliverables.
  2. Can you describe a time when you had to balance competing priorities such as urgent repairs, planned maintenance, and budget constraints while ensuring minimal disruption to operations? How did you approach stakeholder communication and decision -making in that situation?"

It is recommended that you use the STAR approach to ensure your response to these questions is comprehensive.

Applications close:  Sunday 24^th August, 2025.

Contact for enquiries: james.punch@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. 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.

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 talent 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.