About The Biennale of Sydney The Biennale of Sydney is a leading international contemporary art event that commissions and presents innovative, thought-provoking works from Australia and around the world. Established in 1973 during the opening celebrations of the Sydney Opera House, it was the first exhibition of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. The Biennale stands alongside major global art events such as the Venice and São Paulo biennales and documenta, and is one of the longest-running periodic exhibitions worldwide.

Since its inception, it has showcased nearly 1,800 artists from more than 100 countries, holding a significant place on both the national and international cultural stage. The organization is dedicated to fostering artistic experimentation, diverse perspectives, and public engagement with contemporary art.

Role Description The Producer is responsible for planning, coordinating, producing and delivering the Biennale of Sydney’s public programs, ensuring a diverse, engaging and high-quality program that complements and extends the exhibition’s artistic vision.

Working closely with the Artistic Director, curatorial team and Head of Production and Festival Delivery, the Producer translates creative concepts into practical, accessible, safe and financially responsible events. The role oversees artist and presenter liaison, venues, schedules, budgets, contracts, technical requirements, staffing, audience access and event delivery.

The Producer creates meaningful opportunities for audiences to engage with contemporary art, artists, ideas, and communities, ensuring programs are delivered safely and efficiently, in line with organisational objectives and compliance requirements.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated experience producing and delivering safe, accessible and financially sustainable public programs, festivals, cultural events, performances or comparable live events, including an understanding of First Nations perspectives and cultural protocols.




- Strong project and event management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex logistics, schedules, venues, ticketing, staffing, volunteers and risk requirements across multiple concurrent activities, delivering on time and within budget while responding effectively to change.
- Demonstrated financial, administrative and reporting capability, including budget development and monitoring, accurate documentation, use of CRM and project-management systems, and evaluation of program outcomes and audience engagement.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including building partnerships and working collaboratively with artists, schools, communities, venue partners and internal teams; experience negotiating and managing agreements and contracts.
- Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, including the ability to supervise, mentor and support staff, educators, volunteers and interns in a safe, inclusive and values-led environment.
- Understanding of event production, including venue operations, technical requirements, logistics, accessibility, risk management and work health and safety.
- Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, during key program delivery periods.

Benefits at the Biennale of Sydney

Alongside meaningful work, we offer a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance, such as:

- End-of-year paid office closure. Take a well-earned break over the festive period without using your annual leave.
- Hybrid working that actually works.



When not in festival delivery phase, two company-wide office days (Tuesday and Thursday), one team day agreed with your manager, and the rest of the week you can work from wherever you're most productive, except during the festival delivery phase, where you may be required to work your contracted hours in office on weekends and evenings.
- Meaningful work. Help create free, world-class contemporary art experiences that inspire hundreds of thousands of visitors.
- An incredible international network. Build relationships with leading artists, curators, cultural organisations and creative partners from around the world.
- Professional development. We invest in your growth through learning opportunities, mentoring, industry events and staff development initiatives.
- Access to art and culture. Enjoy complimentary tickets to Biennale events and exclusive opportunities through our network of cultural partners.
- Salary packaging. Maximise your take-home pay through not-for-profit salary packaging.
- A genuinely supportive team. Join a collaborative workplace where your ideas are valued and you'll be supported to do your best work.
- Be part of something extraordinary. Join the team behind one of the world's leading contemporary art events.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/team/#join-the-team

Applying for the role

Applications must address the selection criteria be received by 5:00pm on Friday 13 November 2026.

Your application must include

- a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria;
- a current CV; and
- the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.

Email to: [email protected]

Subject line: Application | Producer of Public Programs

Interview timeline

First interviews will be scheduled w/c 16 November 2026

Second interviews will be scheduled w/c 24 November 2026

📌 Producer (Sydney)
🏢 Biennale of Sydney
📍 Sydney