Workforce & Office Coordinator

Workforce & Office Coordinator

• Sydney Olympic Park,
• Fixed-Term Contract | Part-Time (.6 FTE) to January 2027, transitioning to Full-Time through September 2027

The Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 is seeking a highly organised and proactive Workforce & Office Coordinator to support the workforce, volunteer and office operations that will underpin the successful delivery of the Netball World Cup in 2027.

This role will commence at 0.6 FTE through to mid-January 2027, before transitioning to full-time as workforce mobilisation accelerates in the lead-up to tournament delivery.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, People & Culture, the Workforce & Office Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of the LOC workforce and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the LOC office.

As the team expands towards event delivery, you will be the key point of coordination across workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, volunteer workforce operations and office administration.

This is a hands-on role that combines workforce coordination, stakeholder management and office operations in a dynamic, fast paced event environment.

Workforce & Volunteer Program Coordination

A key focus of this role will be supporting the successful delivery of the tournament workforce and volunteer program. You will:

• Act as the day-to-day liaison with the external Workforce & Volunteer Program provider.
• Monitor workforce & volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training and deployment milestones.
• Track workforce & volunteer metrics and provide reporting to support operational decision-making.
• Support workforce & volunteer mobilisation, engagement initiatives and planning activities
• Play a key role during tournament operations to help ensure workforce & volunteer plans are successfully delivered.

Recruitment & People Coordination

You will support the employee lifecycle across the growing LOC workforce by:

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including candidate management, onboarding and offboarding, employment documentation, workforce communications, and maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support the growth and effectiveness of the LOC workforce through workforce reporting, organisational chart maintenance, workforce planning support, and the delivery of a positive employee experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Support team engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.

Office Coordination

You will help create a professional, collaborative and high-performing workplace by:

• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the LOC office.
• Managing office supplies, facilities, equipment and workspace allocations.
• Liaising with building management and service providers.
• Coordinating office access, security passes and workplace logistics.
• Supporting meetings, workshops, team events and staff functions.
• Driving continuous improvements to office systems and processes.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines exceptional organisation skills with a passion for supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences.

Essential

• Experience in workforce coordination, HR administration, recruitment, office management or a related role
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding activities
• High attention to detail and strong administration capability
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience working with workforce or HR systems

Desirable

• Experience working within sport, major events or project-based organisations.
• Knowledge of workforce management or recruitment systems
• Understanding of Australian employment practices
• Knowledge of how sporting Teams operate is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile event environment

Applications Close – 10 September 2026

• Join us and play a key role in delivering a world-class global sporting event.
• Submit your current CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are excited to join the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 team.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role. Sponsorship is not available.
• A valid Working with Children Check (NSW) is required.

Additional Information

The NWC2027 LOC is proud to be an inclusive, values‑led culture organisation that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing and creating a psychologically safe workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

This is a full-time role, based at Sydney Olympic Park, on a fixed-term basis through to September 2027. Given the unique nature of the sports industry, and the domestic & global reach of our organisation, travelling and working outside of LOC HQ and traditional office hours may be required from time to time.

Our teams work flexibly, and we encourage the successful applicant to discuss flexible working options with their new Manager. We reserve the right to shortlist and interview suitable candidates as they are identified, so if this sounds like you, please don’t delay your application. We do not take for granted the high volume of applications we receive, but please be aware this means we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Our recruitment process consists of a phone screening, two rounds of interviews, along with professional reference checks, and we’ll be here to guide you through the entire process!