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Administration & Operations
Interviews will start once qualified applicants submissions are received.
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Applications close: 12 Aug 2026 (Midnight Adelaide time)
Volunteer Program Coordination
- Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, induction, training and scheduling of Adelaide Fringe volunteers.
- Coordinate the deployment of volunteers across Adelaide Fringe events, activations and festival operations.
- Build positive relationships with volunteers, fostering a welcoming, inclusive and supportive volunteer experience.
- Coordinate Volunteer Program Interns, providing day-to-day guidance and support.
- Attend Adelaide Fringe-managed events that require volunteer support, providing on-the-day briefings, coordinating volunteer activities and ensuring volunteers are well supported to deliver a positive festival experience.
- Liaise with venues, artists, contractors and other stakeholders to coordinate volunteer placements where required.
- Coordinate volunteer communications, ensuring volunteers receive timely and accurate information throughout the festival lifecycle.
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of key volunteer initiatives, including Volunteer Induction and the End of Season Celebration.
- Support the implementation of Adelaide Fringe's diversity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives within the Volunteer Program.
Administration & Operations
- Maintain accurate volunteer records, role descriptions and resources within the volunteer management system.
- Prepare volunteer rosters and coordinate shift allocations to support festival operations.
- Administer volunteer benefits and recognition initiatives.
- Monitor volunteer attendance and respond to operational changes throughout the festival.
- Assist with reporting, program evaluation and the continuous improvement of volunteer processes and systems.
- Ensure all volunteer activities are delivered in accordance with Adelaide Fringe policies, procedures and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Interviews will start once qualified applicants submissions are received.
How to apply
Please ensure you upload a resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and in response to the selection criteria.
APPLY FOR THIS ROLEView the full position description via the link below.
Position description (268 KB pdf )We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Peoples and welcome applications from those from marginalised groups.
Due to the high volume of applications received we will only contact successful candidates.
