Each January Sydney Festival shakes up our city with a summer festival of art, music, dance, theatre and immersive experiences. We are proud of our long history of commissioning ground-breaking new Australian art, and we're equally proud to be a great place to work, with many of the seasonal team members returning year after year.
The team, which swells to over 100 during festival season, is tight, and the environment supportive. The harbour views from our office are to die for and our coffee machine best in show.
Sydney Festival is committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community. Sydney Festival strives to make reasonable adjustments to provide a supportive and barrier-free workplace. If you require any adjustments before or during the selection process, please mention this with your application.
Join the community choir for Vigil 2026
Register your interest to be part of a joyous singing event for Sydney Festival's annual Vigil tradition, a moment of communal reflection and sharing of First Nations visions for the future.
We’re assembling a choir comprising all cultural backgrounds, all levels of experience and all ages – from primary schoolers to elders. Your voice will join many in the powerful community chorus at the heart of this event.
Yuwaalaraay musician and storyteller Nardi Simpson will guide you in learning the music for a final performance at Vigil on 25 January at Barangaroo Reserve. Each group will lead its own song, with support from other singers and musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
We invite you to discover the songs, raise your voice, and stand with us in this moment of shared music, shared breath and shared hope.
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Artist Liaison (two roles available)
We're seeking two Artist Liaisons to be responsible for providing comprehensive support to artists participating in the 2026 Festival. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Working closely with the programming and production teams, the Artist Liaison ensures artists' needs are met before, during and after the Festival.
What we're looking for:
- Two to three years of experience in arts administration, cultural events or festivals, with prior experience as an artist liaison highly desirable.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A proactive approach to managing competing tasks and priorities, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in cultivating positive relationships and collaborating with venues, artists and service providers.
- Familiarity with the needs of venues, artists and producers, along with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an integrated team.
- Comfortable with computers, software systems, and general IT tools.
- A proactive problem-solver with a keen attention to detail, the ability to work effectively under pressure and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the Festival schedule.
- Ability to work professionally and ethically with a diverse range of people, demonstrating cultural sensitivity to those both internal and external to the organisation.
- Must have a full Australian Driver's License and be willing to provide artist transfer support (a company car can be provided).
How to apply:
Email your application to thomas.hamilton@sydneyfestival.org.au, including your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining what you would bring to the role.
Applications close 5pm 3 October 2025.
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Box Office Representative
We're seeking a Box Office Representative to provide outstanding customer service and ticketing support during the 2026 Sydney Festival. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the ticketing team, the Box Office Representative will assist with ticket sales, resolve customer inquiries, and ensure smooth operations throughout the 2026 Festival.
What we're looking for:
- Provide efficient, accurate and customer-friendly ticketing and information service by phone, person (if required), mail and through e-commerce.
- Provide customer service support for customers with minor ticketing issues, escalating any specialised complaints/requests to the Customer Services Coordinator.
- Resolve customer enquiries through sound problem solving, decision-making, and effective communication.
- Manage all access bookings for Sydney Festival.
- Processing any ticketing requests.
- Filing and general administrative assistance for the ticketing team.
- Staffing box offices where required.
- Assisting with completing stop sales.
- Assist with the processing of complimentary tickets where required.
- Perform other duties as required to meet operational requirements during peak demand.
How to apply:
Email your application to ticketing@sydneyfestival.org.au, including your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining what you would bring to the role.
Applications close 5pm 4 October 2025.
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