Adelaide Fringe employs a team of year round staff who work in marketing, partnerships, program operations, production, finance and ticketing. As we come closer to festival season, we also advertise a wide range of short-term contract roles and casual positions.

Adelaide  Fringe  supports  flexible  and  accessible  working  arrangements  for  all.  This  includes  people  with  a disability,  Aboriginal  and  Torres  Strait  Islanders,  culturally, religiously  and  linguistically  diverse  people,  young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.


Benefits of working at Adelaide Fringe:
  • 1 week bonus (post) festival leave for year round staff (in addition to 4 weeks annual leave)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 9 day working fortnight for year round staff
  • 2 days of Volunteer Leave for all full year and seasonal salaried staff
  • Ongoing training opportunities
  • Staff development days and opportunities
  • An Adelaide Fringe Membership
  • Flexible work environment
  • An optional social calendar and events
  • Study leave.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan outlines ways that Fringe is working to make workplaces, services and products more accessible and inclusive to people living with a disability. 

Our Reconciliation Action Plan outlines practical plans of action for Fringe to actively contribute to reconciliation, creating space to listen and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and support First Nations artists, staff and volunteers. 

Our Sustainability Action Plan outlines a commitment to seven of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to utilise Fringe’s influence to generate positive social and environmental change. 

Our Multicultural Inclusion Action Plan (in development) will outline actions to ensure the cultural diversity of South Australia is reflected in Fringe participation, and provide opportunities for refugee and migrant communities. 
Banner image: Honey Pot at Government House. Photo: Anastasia Comelli, Adelaide Fringe, 2023

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Applications close: 26 Jun 2026

The Office Receptionist/Admin Assistant serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, ensuring smooth daily operations through exceptional organisational and administrative support. This role combines front-desk reception duties with behind-the-scenes administrative tasks, providing a balance of customer service and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be professional, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. It plays a vital part in fostering a welcoming and productive workplace. As the public representative of the organisation, this role demands a polished and professional demeanour, both in conduct and appearance.