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.

Producer – Special Projects

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Producer – Special Projects to help bring our annual Festival program to life. From large-scale outdoor events to pop-up precincts, you'll be at the heart of it all, working closely with the Festival Director, Head of Programming Operations and Creative Artist in Residence.  

You'll scope and plan large-sale projects with creative research and detailed record-keeping, negotiate artist contracts, manage events logistics, oversee event budgets and liaise with professionals across the arts sector. 

Essential skills and attributes: 

• Experience in performing arts, especially outdoor and large events. 
• Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen. 
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and handle crises effectively. 
• Excellent producing skills and an appreciation for diverse cultures. 
• Understanding of arts marketing and production requirements. 
• Strong national and international networks within the arts community. 
• Creative thinking, adaptability and empathy with artists. 

Desirable skills: 

• Background in producing, stage management or technical production.  
• Experience across various genres like major events, theatre, dance, visual arts, music and cultural festivals.  

To apply please send your cover letter (one page maximum) and CV to Thomas Hamilton at thomas.hamilton@sydneyfestival.org.au 

Deadline: Friday, 21 March 2025 

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