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We are seeking a Coxswain grade 1 near coast qualified Services Officer to join our Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre and Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre.

The Service Officer role is ideal for candidates with hands‑on maintenance skills who enjoy variety in their day-to-day work including minor repairs and maintenance to Centre facilities, vessel operations and providing logistical support for water access-only locations.

Casual pay rates starting from $32.45 per hour plus casual loading and 12% superannuation.

About the role

As a Service Officer, you will work within a team to deliver on the logistical requirements of a water access-only Centre, undertake reactive and proactive maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the centre grounds, buildings, and equipment to re-enforce the Centre’s focus on safety, and customer satisfaction. This role will support the Centre operations and work closely with Centre management and other work teams.

The casual Service Officer positions have been created to provide coverage during staff leave and to support Centre operations during busy periods of client bookings.

For more information view the  Role Description 

About you

The ideal candidate will bring to the role:

• A current Class C drivers’ licence, a Coxswain grade 1 near coastal certificate and relevant sea experience to support operations of Office of Sport vessels.
• Experience performing both scheduled and reactive maintenance across the centre’s assets—including buildings, equipment, pools and grounds to ensure a safe, professional and well-presented environment for customers.
• A strong sense of pride in maintenance tasks and a commitment.

• The ability to adapt to changing demands of the role and navigate through logistical tasks associated with working on an island. This includes manual labour of supplies, resources and client luggage.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

All appointments will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre‑employment medical assessment prior to commencing duty, reference checks, and a National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014. Successful applicants will also need to undertake a hearing test (audiometric test) within the first three months of employment (baseline test), followed by a hearing test at least every two years. To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sam Riddington via email: Samuel.riddington@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 these are immediate casual opportunities, applications will be reviewed and suitability assessed as they are received

For further information about the role please contact Sam Riddington Ph: 02 9985 2203 

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.

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