We are after an all-round handyperson to support our team during staff leave periods and busy client booking times.

• Casual opportunity based at the Sydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen and Berry Sport and Recreation Centre
• Casual pay rates start from $32.45 per hour plus casual loadings + super

About the role

As a Services Officer, you will carry out minor maintenance tasks, prepare our facilities for client bookings, and assist with day‑to‑day service delivery across the centre. You will work under general supervision and take responsibility for the quality of your own work and help ensure our centres offer a safe, welcoming and positive experiences for clients and visitors.

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 read the full Role Description 

About you

• You bring a broad range of practical maintenance and handyperson skills along with an understanding of safe work practices.
• You take pride in your work, follow tasks through to completion and communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.
• You plan and prioritise your work effectively by organising tasks, managing your time well, and adapting to changing demands.
• You identify issues early, consider available information, and take appropriate steps to resolve problems within your level of responsibility.
• You consistently maintain a strong customer‑focused approach and confidently seek clarification when needed to ensure tasks are completed safely and to a high standard.

Essential Requirements

• Current Class C driver’s licence
• 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.

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 Ally Johnson for Sydney Academy or Justin Bourke for Berry justin.bourke@sport.nsw.gov.au / ally.johnson@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.

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