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Festival and Events Manager
Stories exist everywhere and give us the imagination to live well together. In our increasingly pressured environmental and social world, stories matter deeply. The NT Writers Festival brings writers and storytellers together to share stories, language and culture and celebrate the distinct literary culture of the NT. Be part of our story!
The NT Writers’ Centre is looking for a skilled and organised Festival and Events Manager who can fulfill our aims and manage our unique, place based, inspiring 2027 NT Writers Festival and annual events program.
The job can be based in Alice Spring or Darwin and commences early September 2026 for a two year term. This is a 2 year contract position at $44/hr, 30hrs/week, then full time before the festival.
A little about the role
You will be part of a small, skilled, experienced and motivated team who are caring, bold, respectful and inclusive in the arts and literature sector. You will be responsible for the project management of the NT Writers Festival.
You will be focused on:
- Supporting curators to develop festival events, following established event structures
- Implementing production schedules and managing timelines in consultation with the Executive Director, using an established database
- Deliver localised events throughout the year that build community connections, audience engagement and fundraising opportunities.
- Liaising with artists to arrange travel and accommodation
- Volunteer recruiting, inducting, managing and rostering
- Liaising with ticketing provider to refine ticketing system and meet ticket sales goals
- Supporting the implementation of media and publicity strategies to support the promotion and visibility of the festival and program.
Enquiries are welcome, and to request the full position description please contact:
SezzaJai Sykes, NTWC Executive Director, on 0405 980 944 or executive@ntwriters.com.au
Application deadline: Midnight 30 August 2026.
Please find the Seek job ad with more info and how to apply here.