Northside Produce Market - Assistant to the Market Coordinator

Permanent Part Time

Are you practical, organised, energetic and someone who loves making things happen?

Do you enjoy working with people, solving problems and being part of a lively community event?

North Sydney Community Centre (NSCC) is looking for a reliable, hands-on part-time market operations assistant to help deliver our much-loved fortnightly Northside Produce Market.

Our markets bring together farmers, growers, food makers, small businesses and the local community. Behind every successful market is a team making sure everything is ready, protected and running smoothly.

This is an active, practical role for someone who enjoys early starts, working outdoors, helping stallholders and taking pride in getting the details right.

Your role

Working closely with the Market Coordinator, you'll assist with the practical delivery of the market, from early-morning set-up through to pack-down. You'll also provide routine administrative support and contribute to other Centre activities as required.

Help make market day run smoothly

You'll

- Assist the Northside Produce Market Coordinator with market site set-up and pack-down, including moving and positioning tables, chairs, signage, equipment and other market infrastructure.
- Prepare maps and information for the NSCC information stall, set up the stall and signage.
- Assist with stallholder arrivals, site allocations and set-up requirements.
- Welcome stallholders, answer routine questions and provide practical assistance throughout the day.
- Support casual staff and volunteers with their tasks as directed by the coordinator.
- Assist with the practical delivery of special events, live music, seasonal activities and promotional initiatives.
- Respond to routine customer enquiries and refer complaints, complex issues or unexpected situations to the coordinator.
- Liaise with North Sydney Council and other contacts when required and as directed.

Help maintain a safe and welcoming market You'll help maintain a safe, organised and well-presented environment for stallholders, staff, volunteers and visitors.

You'll





- Assist with checking that stallholders meet relevant market, quality, food safety and site requirements, reporting concerns to the coordinator.
- Work with the Northside Produce Market Coordinator to conduct routine work health and safety (WHS) checks and promptly report hazards.
- Help maintain clear accessways, safe site layouts and an orderly market environment.
- Identify and report equipment, maintenance or operational issues.
- Follow established market procedures and safety requirements.

Provide administrative support You'll work with the coordinator and Centre administration team to keep market information accurate and routine processes running smoothly.

You'll

- Maintain market databases, stallholder records and booking information.
- Be responsible for invoicing and assisting with stallholder communications, applications and bookings.
- Help monitor bookings and payments, and refer discrepancies for follow-up.
- Assist with collecting information for monthly reports to the Management Committee.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established administrative procedures.
- Share suggestions for improving market systems and procedures with the coordinator.
- Any other duties set by the Northside Produce Market Coordinator.

Contribute to the wider Centre NSCC is an independently managed, not-for-profit community organisation offering classes, workshops, events, venue hire, playgroup, After School Care and community programs alongside our fresh produce markets.

You'll work collaboratively with the wider Centre team and assist with general office administration, enrolment days and Centre-wide events as required.

About you

You may have experience in events, markets, hospitality, logistics, customer service, administration or another practical, hands-on role.

You'll be someone who

- Is reliable,



practical and organised, with good attention to detail.
- Enjoys helping people and working as part of a team.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with stallholders, visitors, volunteers and colleagues.
- Takes initiative and completes routine tasks reliably within established procedures.
- Can think on your feet, respond appropriately to problems and knows when to seek assistance.
- Is comfortable with early starts, outdoor work and a busy event environment.
- Has a customer-service mindset and takes pride in creating a positive market experience.
- Is physically capable of regularly lifting, carrying and moving equipment, including tables, chairs and other market infrastructure, during set-up and pack-down.

Why work with us? You'll be part of a friendly, community-minded team delivering a much-loved local event. You'll meet local producers, small businesses, volunteers and residents and play an important role in creating a positive experience for everyone who attends.

If you're dependable, enjoy being active and take pride in helping things run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment details

- Position: Assistant to Market Coordinator
- Employment type: Permanent part-time
- Hours: Every Friday 10am-5pm (7 hours per week) + market Saturdays, 5am–2pm, on market weeks
- Market schedule: First and third Saturday of each month, except January, when one market is held.
- Saturday pay: Applicable Saturday rates and entitlements will apply.
- Classification: SCHADS Award, Social and Community Services Employee Level 2, Pay Point 1 (2.1)
- Reports to: Market Coordinator, with oversight from the Centre Director.

How to apply Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're interested in the role.

Applications can be sent to:

Applications close: Tuesday, October 20th, 5pm

Pay: $36.22 per hour

Benefits

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):
- Do you live close to North Sydney NSW 2060?

Experience:
- Market: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Northside Produce Market - Assistant to the Market Coordinator (North Sydney)
🏢 North Sydney Community Centre
📍 North Sydney