Jobs

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Events, the Operations & Events Manager is a crucial management and coordination position in the Operations & Events Team, with key departmental and stakeholder coordination with Ticketing, Volunteers, Venues, Suppliers, and Production to deliver the Sydney Film Festival.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Brock Taffe – Head of Operations & Events at info@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am Friday 30 January 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Events and O&E Associate Producer, the O&E Coordinator is a key position in the Operations & Events Team. The role is responsible for coordinating the Festival’s Major Events.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Brock Taffe – Head of Operations & Events at info@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am, Friday 16 January 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Events, the Associate Producer is a crucial management and coordination position in the Operations & Events Team, responsible for delivering the Festival Hub (‘The Hub’) and producing the Festival’s Major Events and other live performances.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Brock Taffe – Head of Operations & Events at info@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am, Friday 16 January 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Industry and Special Projects, the Guest Coordinator will assist with: Guest relations for the festival; guest registration and liaison; coordination and supervision of Industry Centre when available; Host and support festival guests during their time at the festival; Red Carpet events.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Lisa Kitching – Head of Industry and Special Projects at lisa@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am, Monday 12 January 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Industry and Special Projects, the Industry Events Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the delivery of well-organised film industry focussed events taking place during the Sydney Film Festival. This role is responsible for all aspects of the event from managing invitations, finalising catering and venues, and overseeing the smooth running of the event on the night.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Lisa Kitching – Head of Industry and Special Projects at lisa@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am, Monday 12 January 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Industry and Special Projects, the Industry Travel Coordinator will assist with: guest relations for the festival; guest registration and liaison; guest travel; and coordination and supervision of hotel bookings.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Lisa Kitching – Head of Industry and Special Projects at lisa@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am, Monday 12 January 2026.

The Publications Manager primary responsibility is producing the main Festival Program Guide and Mini Guides. They also source, collate, edit, publish and transmit Festival copy across all Festival channels, including copywriting where required.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and your suitability for the role to Joshua Forward at info@sff.org.au. Applications close 9am, Wednesday 14 January 2026