Everyone plays here

• Salary ranges from $59,400 to $68,047 + super & leave loading.
• 2x Full-time ongoing opportunity (Point Wolstoncroft, Lake Macquarie & Jindabyne, Snowy Mountains)
• Casual roles at Sport and Recreation Centres (Central Coast) and other locations across NSW

About the role

As a Services Officer, you will support Centre operations by carrying out minor maintenance, preparing facilities for client bookings, and assisting with day‑to‑day service delivery. You will work under general supervision and take responsibility for the quality of your own work. This role suits someone who enjoys practical tasks, teamwork and contributing to positive experiences for clients and visitors.

For more information read the full Role Description: RD - Service Officer.DOCX

About you

The ideal candidate is someone who has a wide variety of maintenance/handyman skills. They must be able to follow through on assigned tasks, work cooperatively with others, and contribute positively to a team environment. They can plan and prioritise their work in a changing setting, use practical problem‑solving skills, and feel confident asking questions when needed. They take responsibility for their actions, follow safe work practices, and communicate clearly while maintaining a strong customer‑focused approach.

Essential Requirements

• Current Class C driver licence

• Ability to complete a pre‑employment medical and ongoing hearing tests

• Hawkesbury River Centres only: Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)

This role will require you to work weekend and varied shifts.

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)

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

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: 22nd Feb 2026 at 11.55pm.

Contact for enquiries: Mardi Love via email at mardi.love@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.