Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator provides support and assistance to the Senior Event Coordinator and Event Manager in the delivery of event day operations including financial, human resource, emergency management, and traffic management as well as providing high level administrative assistance.

Key Tasks

• Coordinate the recruitment of casual event staff including selection, induction, training and rostering, as well as arranging casual staff uniforms, ID’s and equipment.

• Lead the casual staff reward and recognition programs, specifically around milestones, in season rewards and other celebrations.

• Coordinate the resourcing of events, including rostering casual staff for event days and mid-week activities, set up and break down requirements for service providers.

• General event, administrative and financial support duties to ensure delivery of events within budgets and timeframes in compliance with SQ’s financial practices and administrative procedures.

• Undertake pre and post event checks of the Venue and ensure that any items of exception relating to risk, incident reporting, maintenance and /or safety are reported, recorded and actioned.

• Manage processing and allocation of all car parking requests for event days.

• Manage the allocation of event day accreditation to service providers and the development of accreditation boards across venue.

• Manage the allocation and reconciliation of staff and contractor radios for stadium events.

• Support the Senior Event Coordinator and SQ’s Ticketing Operations Manager to ensure all ticketing related deliverables for ticketed events are delivered as required.

• Support the Senior Event Coordinator in the planning and delivery of community event bookings ensuring hirer’s requirements are met and positive working relationships with hirers, key stakeholders, suppliers and tenants at the venue are maintained.

• Support the Senior Event Coordinator and the SQ Marketing Team in developing content and responding to enquiries on the venue’s social media platforms

• Assist in the development, implementation and review of the operational needs of the Venue in relation to event hirers and other contractors.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

• Participate in event planning, briefing and debriefing meetings including preparing, distributing and managing event documentation, agendas and action items.

• Coordination of event logistics, including pre-event set up and venue changeover.

• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SQ’s policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of workplace health and safety, security management, equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.
  

About You

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an event or operations role

• Excellent communication, customer services, negotiation, interpersonal and networking skills

• Time Management skills to prioritise and multi-task on projects

• Well-developed planning, scheduling and organisational skills

• Event administration skills

• Ability to make quick decisions and to delegate effectively

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and train staff effectively

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner

• Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of emergency management procedures

• Well-developed computer skills and ability to acquire knowledge quickly

• High work ethic, commitment to a professional presentation, ethical practice and flexibility in the workplace

• High level Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook processing skills

• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation

If this position or working at SQ has intrigued you and you're driven to join us on our journey, apply now via the Stadiums Queensland Careers page

At SQ, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experience to apply. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, enabling all staff to feel valued and thrive in a rewarding team and culture. So you can shine through this recruitment process, please let us know if you required any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies.

Applications Close Sunday, 23 August 2026

About the venue

Cbus Super Stadium is regarded as one of the best regional stadia in Australia. Located at Robina on the Gold Coast, the 27,794 seat rectangular stadium is the home of the Gold Coast Titans NRL team and is a multi-purpose venue suitable for a variety of events including rugby league, rugby union, soccer, concerts, and function and community activities.

 Top five reasons for wanting to join the SQ Team…

• Innovative & Fun – with a calendar of world-class events and sporting fixtures, why wouldn’t you want to be a part of something big, and also provide local communities with an awesome customer-centric experience.

• Achievement & Challenge – if you thrive on challenge and recognition, SQ may be perfect for you. This is an organisation where employees contribute to make a difference and receive recognition for their professionalism and results.

• Learning and Development – SQ wants to develop future leaders and specialists in their fields. SQ offers exciting career opportunities at some of the best facilities in the world. 

• Teamwork – we are supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate – One team, One dream, One SQ enabling us to deliver world-class experiences and celebrate the successes

• World Class Venues – If you have ever attended one of our venues, you’ll already know, our venues are both historic and iconic, and create a stage for memorable sporting and entertainment events delivered with the highest level of environmental sustainability and social governance.

With some of the most entertaining products and services on offer, it is no wonder people want to join the Stadiums Queensland team!