Sport Event Coordinator

7 hours ago

Mermaid Beach Queensland Australia Surf Life Saving Queensland Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Lead lifesaving sport events across Queensland as our Sport Event Coordinator

Are you passionate about sport, community, and creating unforgettable events? Join one of Queensland's most respected community-based organisations and help shape the future of Lifesaving Sport across the state

As our Sport Event Coordinator, based on the Gold Coast, you'll lead the planning, delivery and improvement of lifesaving sport events across Queensland. You'll be the driving force behind both large-scale state competitions and local club events – ensuring consistency, safety, and a high standard of delivery. This is your opportunity to combine event management expertise, sports passion, and community spirit in a fast-paced and fulfilling role that makes a real impact.

Why SLSQ?

  • Contribute to an organisation that saves lives
  • Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
  • Paid parental leave available
  • Membership to Fitness Passport
  • Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Onsite parking

What You'll Do:

  • Develop project plans for all sport events and programs.
  • Coordinate logistics, approvals, equipment and vendor relationships.
  • Support host clubs and ensure compliance with event standards.
  • Coordinate and improve sport event calendars across the state.
  • Debrief events and implement continuous improvement plans.
  • Support local Branches and Clubs in delivering their events.

About You:

  • A Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain one).
  • Tertiary qualifications in Sport or Event Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years' experience coordinating multiple events or programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently and drive outcomes.
  • Great multitasking, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
  • Experience in working with volunteers and within not-for-profit environments.
  • Solid understanding of WHS, risk management and compliance in events.
  • Availability to attend evening and weekend events.
  • Strong understanding of Surf Lifesaving principles and operations (highly desirable).

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form –

Join us in delivering exceptional sport events that showcase Queensland's lifesaving talent and community spirit

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