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.
Artist Logistics Coordinator
We're seeking an Artist Logistics Coordinator to coordinate international, national and regional travel for artists, as well as providing administrative and coordination support to the programming team in the preparation and delivery of the 2026 Sydney Festival.
This role is pivotal in the booking and management of artists’ international and national flights, accommodation, visas and transfers and booking of artist riders. The coordinator will liaise directly with producers and maintain direct contact with artists and companies leading up to and during the Festival.
What we're looking for:
- Exceptional administration and coordination skills, with a passion for working with artists, companies and producers in a Festival environment.
- Experience in a similar role within a cultural institution, arts organisation or festival is highly desirable.
- A full Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to provide artist transfer support (a company car can be provided).
- Brilliant attention to detail and accuracy, with experience in booking artist travel, including international visas.
- Ability to work effectively both in an integrated team and autonomously, with strong planning and time management skills. A proactive approach to managing competing tasks and priorities, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, with strong collaboration and team management skills.
- Technical proficiency with computers, software systems, and IT in general.
- Ability to maintain effective shared folder systems, files and procedural documents.
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude; a team player.
How to apply:
Email your application to thomas.hamilton@sydneyfestival.org.au, including your CV and a one-page cover letter.
Applications close 5pm 5 September 2025.
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Associate Producer (seasonal)
We're seeking an Associate Producer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of selected events within the Sydney Festival program. Working closely with the festival producers and the Head of Programming Operations, this role ensures smooth implementation of programming, artist liaison and event logistics.
What we're looking for: - More than two years' experience working with a performing arts organisation, venue or festival.
- Competency as an associate producer with demonstrated experience.
- Strong communications skills across artist, management, venue, promoter, agent and other external stakeholders.
- Experience in the formulation and execution of contracts.
- Good negotiation skills.
- A proven track record in responsible budget management.
- A sound understanding of the needs of a multi genre festival (dance, theatre, music, cabaret, outdoor, immersive, talks, workshops, etc) from national and international artists.
- Understanding of the production department’s role in an arts organisation.
- Team player with capacity for creative thinking.
- Adaptable and flexible with an ability to think on one’s feet.
- Empathy with artists and the artistic processes.
- Comfortable hosting artists across a range of hospitality requirements.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the festival schedule.
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 12 September 2025.
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Volunteer Manager
We're seeking a Volunteer Manager on a temporary contract position responsible for the administration, recruitment, training and onsite management of volunteers for the 2026 Sydney Festival and the management of the Volunteer Coordinator.
Sydney Festival would not be possible without all our extraordinary and dedicated volunteers, and this role is the key point of contact for this essential part of the Festival.
What we're looking for:
- High level of leadership and people management, with excellent communication skills working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Ability to relate and communicate with volunteers, artists and audiences in a friendly, open and professional manner.
- Expertise in the needs of venues, artists and producers.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-based approach.
- Ability to communicate and develop relationships with a broad range of people, both internal and external to the organisation, in a professional and ethical manner.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in an integrated team as well as the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong planning and time management skills, with a proactive approach to managing competing tasks and priorities and work to deadlines.
- Technically proficient with computers, software systems and IT generally.
- Ability to maintain effective shared folder systems, files and procedural documents.
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude with an ability to be a team player.
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 19 September 2025.
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Volunteer Coordinator
We're seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support the successful delivery of the Sydney Festival Volunteer Program by assisting with recruitment, training, scheduling, and onsite management of volunteers. This role works closely with the Volunteer Manager and acts as a key liaison between volunteers, team leaders, and festival staff to ensure a positive and efficient volunteer experience.
Sydney Festival would not be possible without all our extraordinary and dedicated volunteers. This role plays an important part in ensuring their engagement and contribution to the Festival’s success.
What we're looking for:
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a friendly and professional manner.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously when required.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Competence with computers, software systems (Microsoft Office, database systems) and IT generally.
- Ability to maintain shared folder systems, files and help prepare procedural documents.
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude with an ability to be a team player.
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 26 September 2025.
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Festival Commons: Expressions of Interest now open
Festival Commons is a bold new initiative from Sydney Festival that supports the next generation of IBPoC (Indigenous, Black and People of Colour) festival-makers, curators and cultural conveners in Greater Sydney and the Asia Pacific.
We’re assembling community leaders who are already shaping gatherings across artist-led spaces, skate parks, community kitchens, drag houses, garage parties, club nights, Discords, TikToks and beyond.
Our goal is to connect and empower participants to expand the influence of their work in festivals and beyond. Festival Commons is a structural intervention, offering mentorship and resourcing to deepen existing practices among peers, alongside opportunities for skills development, sector leadership and international exchange.
Learn about the program, who's eligible, and how to apply via the button below.
Applications close 24 September 2025.
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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Event Ticketing Coordinator
We're seeking an Events Ticketing Coordinator to provide support to the Events team and Customer Services team to ensure the successful delivery of guest ticketing services for Sydney Festival.
What we're looking for:
- Demonstrated expertise and hands-on working knowledge of CRM or ticketing systems, preferably ENTA.
- Previous box office experience
- Excellent time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Proven attention to detail, including the ability to review and correct own work.
- Capacity to work as part of a small, busy team
- Demonstrated ability to adapt and remain flexible in a sometimes challenging environment.
- Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems.
- Right to work in Australia
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 29 August 2025.
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