MAJOR EVENTS & FESTIVALS/Creative City/City Life
Full Time/Temporary until April 2027 or casual ongoing
$112,968.00 per annum plus superannuation for temporary Site Manager, see below for casual hourly rates
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
The Major Events and Festivals team contributes to the City of Sydney’s Cultural strategy 2025–2035 through a series of large scale, major public and cultural events including Sydney Christmas and Sydney New Year’s Eve.
Candidates with professional experience within the events industry are encouraged to apply to be considered for casual and temporary positions.
Positions available
- 1 x Site Manager – temporary, full time between September 2026 until April 2027 ($112,986 - $126,774 per annum plus superannuation). You’ll be working Monday to Friday during pre-production periods for various events, and weekend work during event delivery where required. Penalty rates or time-in-lieu may apply for work during non-core hours.
- Multiple Site Managers – casual, as required (Hourly rate of $74.91 including 25% casual loading).
- Multiple Site Assistants – casual, as required (Hourly rate of $56.49 including 25% casual loading).
Appropriate penalty rates apply for non-core hours worked by casual positions.
About you
- Site Management experience on large scale major events and/or qualifications in Event Management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Current white card (or general construction induction card) valid in the State of New South Wales or willingness to obtain one.
Download Site Manager position description.
Download Site Assistant position description.
The recommended applicants must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
For more information, contact Olivia Benson, Production Manager at [email protected].
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
- We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.
