Help to deliver safe and enjoyable shooting experiences

- Salary from $61,182 to $70,088 per year (pro rata), plus superannuation and leave loading.
- Four temporary part-time opportunities available for up to two years.
- Work at the Sydney International Shooting Centre, a world-class sporting venue.

About the role

The Range Assistant supports the safe and efficient operation of shooting ranges and associated facilities. The role assists with range activities, customer registration, equipment setup, firearm handling, and the delivery of safe and enjoyable shooting experiences while ensuring compliance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

The role also contributes to competition and event delivery, maintains range equipment and facilities, provides high-quality customer service, and identifies and reports safety, operational or maintenance issues. Working with a diverse range of customers, the role helps create a protected, inclusive and welcoming environment

For more information read the full Role Description:Range Assistant (RO)

About you

This role suits someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, takes safety seriously and is committed to delivering excellent customer service. Success in the role requires sound judgement, attention to detail, a strong focus on compliance and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of customers.

- Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with procedures and regulations.
- Experience delivering quality customer service in a public-facing environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse range of customers.
- Sound judgement and accountability when carrying out operational activities.
- Ability to identify and report safety, maintenance or operational issues.
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Confidence using technology and electronic systems in the workplace.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support the delivery of events and range activities.
- Current Firearms License (Class A and B), and ability to obtain Class H.
- Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence




- Ability to work weekends and evenings as required
- Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
- Complete a Hearing test (audiometric test) within 3 months of starting employment (baseline test) and a follow-up Hearing test at least every 2 years
- Undertake a pre-employment blood lead level screening and regular follow up blood lead level testing in accordance with NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the NSW Work Health and Safety Regulations 2025
- Satisfactory completion of a health assessment as required with demonstrated capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role.

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.Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment. You will also need to arrange a Working with Children Check, at your own expense.

About us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference. Delivering on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’, we are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same!

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enable participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.

Our team members are collaborative,



creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.

The Office of Sport undertakes employment screening for all prospective employees to ensure thorough, fair and consistent recruitment practices. Screening may include National Criminal Record Checks, Working with Children Checks (for relevant roles), service and conduct checks, referee checks, right‑to‑work verification, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, and pre‑employment health assessments.You can view the full Employment Screening Policy and Procedure

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via ***********@sport.nsw.gov.au

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.

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📌 Range Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Office of Sport NSW
📍 Sydney