Coordinator Precinct & Event Security

Help create better places and stronger communities

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Sydney Olympic Park, with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

Help keep one of Australia’s premier event and entertainment precincts safe, secure and ready for action. As the Coordinator Precinct and Event Security, you'll support the planning and delivery of security operations across Sydney Olympic Park, coordinating projects, security plans and operational activities that help ensure major events and day-to-day precinct operations run safely and effectively.

This is a varied role where you'll work closely with event organisers, contractors, emergency services and internal stakeholders to manage competing priorities, respond to operational demands and help deliver safe and secure outcomes for visitors, venues and the broader precinct.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Coordinator Precinct and Event Security

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in security operations, event coordination, risk management, public safety or a related operational environment, ideally within public spaces, major events or large precincts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with event organisers, service providers, contractors, emergency services and internal teams.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing operational requirements and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, analyse incidents and contribute to practical security and safety solutions.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, balancing strong service delivery with compliance, safety and security requirements

What is an essential requirement:

• A current Working with Children Check (WWC) is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
• Australian Driver licence
• NSW Criminal History Check
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card (Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans)
• Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis or willingness to obtain
• NSW 1AE Security Licence (2AC licence desirable)

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close Tuesday 27 th October 2026 . Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Tate on (02) 4634 7902 or [email protected].

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.