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Production Manager

Sydney Writers' Festival is seeking a Production Manager to support the planning and delivery of the 2027 Festival and year-round events, with responsibility for production planning, technical delivery, logistics, budgets, contractors and event crew. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in the production and delivery of large-scale festivals, events or public programs, with demonstrated experience managing complex production requirements, teams and suppliers.

Applications close Friday 23 October, 5pm.

Ticketing Supervisor

The Ticketing Supervisor is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operational and ticketing needs of the main Festival box office including event builds and the management and supervision of casual staffing. We're looking for applicants with dedicated experience using Tessitura and TNEW as well as excellent customer service skills.

Applications close Friday 30 October, 5pm.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

We're seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the Sydney Writers' Festival Development team. Reporting to the Head of Development, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead the cultivation, acquisition and stewardship of both new and existing partnerships. The successful candidate will be tertiary qualified and have a minimum of five years' experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship, business development or sales.

Applications close Friday 30 October, 5pm.