Venues Co-ordinator

We are currently recruiting for a  Venues Coordinator  for our client, a Local Council, based on Sydney’s North Shore. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for permanency. The role is 35 hours per week, paying $70–$75 per hour + super.

The current incumbent is moving into a more senior role within Council, creating an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to step in and drive the next phase of growth and innovation across these iconic community venues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations and strategic development of 2 venues
• Oversee a team of 10–15 permanent and casual staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery and visitor experience.
• Act as the public face of the venues, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including councillors, community groups, and volunteers.
• Drive business development, marketing, and programming for both commercial and community initiatives.
• Represent Council at events and public functions, and support cross-departmental collaboration (e.g. communications, sustainability).
• Contribute to the launch of a new cultural and environmental centre, including branding, curriculum, and operational planning.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong background in sports, recreation, or leisure facility management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver strategic programs in a community or precinct setting.
• Experience managing multipurpose venues or open space facilities.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, event management, and business development.
• Comfortable working flexibly between 8:00am–6:00pm to support program schedules.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operations at two of Sydney’s most unique community venues and play a key role in shaping a new cultural and environmental precinct.
If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume by clicking on the 'APPLY' button below or call  Gary Ward on 02 9269 8809  for a confidential discussion.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.