The primary purpose of the Event Staging Coordinator is to effectively co-ordinate the conduct of all SLSNSW Surf Sports events in partnership with appointed Senior Officials and Club Volunteers.

In addition, the role is responsible for implementing contemporary sport practices to improve competitor and volunteer experiences. This role requires strong organisational, stakeholder influencing and negotiation skills.

The person in this role will be a key contributor to the co-ordination of specified initiatives aimed at growing surf sport participation via improved competition experiences.

What's in it for YOU:

• Flexible working options
• An extra paid day off around Christmas time
• Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership
• Time in Lieu for extra hours worked
• Continued learning and development opportunities
• Onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport discount
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
• Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture
• Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits
• Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities

Some of the key duties will include:

• Oversee all event logistics and ensure planning has been undertaken within the agreed timeframes and budget
• Coordinate, through effective stakeholder management skills, all volunteers required to deliver sport competitions
• Work collaboratively the Media & Communications Team to ensure accurate and engaging event promotional material is developed and distributed within appropriate timeframes
• Coordinate the sourcing & allocation of event officials through the Officials Panel for all events
• Act as Team Leader where required to ensure competitions are executed in an efficient and timely manner

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of 3-5 years industry experience in similar role/s
• Strong administration skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets, multi-task and prioritise.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of large sporting events and coordination of staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant risk management principles and practices
• An understanding of performance pathways for athletes, coaches, and officials.
• Ability to effectively interact with Volunteers in an event environment.
• Current driver's licence and ability to undertake travel as required and flexible approach to work hours - must be willing to work weekends as required.

About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.