Work at Adelaide Fringe

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:
  • 2 weeks bonus (post) festival leave for year round staff (in addition to 4 weeks annual leave)
  • Ongoing training opportunities
  • Staff development days, opportunities and cultural activities
  • An Adelaide Fringe Membership
  • Flexible work environment
  • Staff Wellbeing Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 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

Positions Available

› Artist Ticketing Coordinator

Applications close: 2024-09-23

The Artist Ticketing Coordinator is one of a team of Coordinators, working collaboratively with the Ticketing Manager, Senior Ticketing Coordinator, Ticketing Programs Manager and Schools Coordinator.

The main objectives of the role are to provide excellent and efficient service for the registered artists, venues and presenters participating in Adelaide Fringe 2025 and to assist in all manner of their ticketing requests. The role includes working collaboratively on a shared inbox, as well as face-to-face ticketing services as required. The Artist Ticketing Coordinator will work extensively with our in-house Artist and Venue registration platform (AVR) and ticketing software Red61. At times, the need may arise for the Artist Ticketing Coordinator to support the Box Office Coordinators, which may include the management of Box Office and Customer Service Casuals. In the lead up to and during the delivery of Adelaide Fringe, the Artist Ticketing Coordinator will be
required to work outside of normal business hours (weekends and evenings) over a 7 day rotating roster.

› Box Office and Customer Service Coordinator

Applications close: 2024-09-23

The Box Office Coordinator is one of a team of Coordinators who assist with the management of the Box Office and Customer Service teams, Information Booth volunteers, and successful bump-in and roll out of the FringeTix Box Offices across the CBD and suburban locations. The role includes staff supervision, assisting with rostering, merchandise fulfilment, implementation of WHS requirements, Fringe policies and procedures, and general logistics for the supervision of a large team.

Additionally, this role will assist with the roll out of e-ticketing across the festival and support venues and artists in their implementations of the technology. Key tasks include arts administration as well as face to face, phone and online sales of tickets, vouchers, membership and merchandise, as well as collaborative leadership of all casual FringeTIX staff. The role will require a high level of collaborative and inspiring leadership, excellent customer service for Adelaide Fringe patrons as well as a positive demeanour to deliver a high standard of ticketing services to the venues and artists we serve.

› Office Coordinator

Applications close: 2024-09-23

The Office Coordinator is the initial point of contact for Adelaide Fringe employees and stakeholders at Adelaide Fringe and plays a pivotal role in the effective daily running of a busy and dynamic office. This position is required to be personable and professional when providing exceptional customer service to the broad range of customers and stakeholders. Outstanding administration skills are also a crucial element of this position.

› Senior Box Office and Customer Service Coordinator

Applications close: 2024-09-23

The Senior Box Office Coordinator will lead a team of Coordinators, who together will assist with the management of the Box Office and Customer Service teams, Information Booth volunteers, and successful bump-in and roll out of the FringeTix Box Offices across the CBD and suburban locations. The role includes staff management, budget and rostering, merchandise fulfilment, implementation of WHS requirements, Fringe policies and procedures, and general logistics for the supervision of a large team.

Additionally, this role will lead the roll out of e-ticketing across the festival and support venues and artists in their implementations of the technology. Key tasks include arts administration as well as face to face, phone and online sales of tickets, vouchers, membership and merchandise, as well as supporting Coordinators, Supervisors and casual FringeTIX staff. The role will require a high level of collaborative and inspiring leadership, attention to detail, excellent customer service for Adelaide Fringe patrons as well as a positive demeanour to deliver a high standard of ticketing services to the venues and artists we serve.

› Ticketing Programs Coordinator

Applications close: 2024-09-09

The Ticketing Programs Coordinator will be instrumental in the delivery of the special programs at Adelaide Fringe. As part of the Ticketing department, the Programs Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of media accreditation and ticketing for Adelaide Fringe, fielding general media inquiries regarding accreditation, assisting with the ongoing maintenance of the media database and monitoring the publication of reviews. They are responsible for coordinating and processing tickets that allow accredited Fringe Media to attend and review Adelaide Fringe registered events.

The Ticketing Programs Coordinator will also assist the Business Development department by developing relationships with and issuing tickets for the Community Fund Program as well as servicing Fringe Ticket Giveaways. Additionally, the Ticketing Program Coordinator will assist the Ticketing team in the Accessibility Provision project ahead of Program Launch. This position will help to deliver the Awards and Honey Pot programs in their ticketing components and assist the greater Ticketing team in delivering Adelaide Fringe 2025.

Please note interviews will commence prior to the closing date for application in anticipation of the 24 September start date.