Sydney CBD location

Casual opportunity available between November 2025 - March 2026

$74.91 per hour plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

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.

About the role

The City of Sydney is seeking a Scenic Coordinator to coordinate the preparation, planning and implementation of scenic elements for events presented and produced by the City.

As the Scenic Coordinator you will lead the scenic treatment, preparation, installation and dissemble of art collateral items and scenic elements across our events and programs. Based at our Creative City Depot in Alexandria, you will supervise and assist with the loading and unloading of event vehicles and general scenic workshop and warehousing duties.

We're looking for someone with:

demonstrated experience in coordinating the delivery of scenic elements for events or stage productions

experience in managing a small team in a workshop environment

ability to read and interpret complex site, construction, schematic and design plans and drawings

current qualifications valid in New South Wales or willingness to obtain the following: Driver Licence and General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

All hourly rates are inclusive of casual loading with additional penalties applicable. Please note that this application process will not result in a guarantee of regular and ongoing work.

Please upload a brief portfolio demonstrating past work in scenic design and/or construction in place of a cover letter.

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The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration form.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 21st August

For more information, contact Olivia Benson, Production Manager on 02 9265 9978.

How to apply

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.

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