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.

Media & Communications Coordinator

We're looking for a Media & Communications Coordinator to help tell the stories of one of Australia's leading arts festivals. Working within the Media & Communications team, you'll support media relations, publicity activity and stakeholder communications, helping bring Sydney Festival’s diverse program to life and connect audiences with extraordinary artists and experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working across a major cultural event, building relationships with journalists, artists and industry partners, supporting program launches, and contributing to the communications that shape Sydney Festival 2027.

Who we're looking for

This role suits an organised and curious communicator who loves a good story and has a passion for arts, culture and live entertainment. You’ll have strong writing skills, an eye for detail and the confidence to communicate with a range of people. You’re keen to learn, comfortable managing multiple deadlines and excited by the opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s leading arts festivals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
 

How to apply

The full position description is linked below. Please forward your CV and a cover letter to marketing.jobs@sydneyfestival.org.au
Applications close Tuesday 18th August 2026. Early applications are encouraged and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

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Senior Graphic Designer

We're on the hunt for a Senior Graphic Designer to help shape and execute the visual identity of Australia's biggest summer arts celebration. Working alongside the Graphic Design Manager, you'll bring campaigns to life across social tiles, print, outdoor advertising and digital, spreading the word about Sydney Festival and our extensive program of works through polished, on-brand art.

Who we're looking for

This role suits a designer who moves fluidly between concept and execution. You're confident across Adobe CS, comfortable liaising with agencies and printers, and bring a sharp eye for detail to every project, big or small.

How to apply

Read the full position description linked below, then send your CV and a cover letter to marketing.jobs@sydneyfestival.org.au.

Applications close 14th August 2026. Early applications are encouraged; an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

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