Festival Hospitality & Commercial Manager

Position Title: Festival Hospitality & Commercial Manager
Department: Development
Reporting to: Head of Development
Direct Reports: Nil
Contract term: Full Time fixed term role until July 2026 – with the option to extend.
Remuneration: Competitive salary in line with the current market rates

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Biennale of Sydney is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Festival Hospitality & Commercial Manager to lead and grow our revenue-generating activities. This role is pivotal in maximising commercial opportunities across venue hire, food & beverage operations at White Bay Power Station, and other revenue streams that complement our fundraising and partnerships.

Reporting to the Head of Development, the Festival Hospitality & Commercial Manager will have ownership over commercial agreements, negotiating and contracting key suppliers while driving business development initiatives that contribute to the long-term financial sustainability of the Biennale.

This is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on one of Australia’s most prestigious contemporary art events, helping to shape its financial future while ensuring the best visitor experience.

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

Applicants to mark subject line in email as ‘Confidential’ and address the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 22 April, 2025.

Your application must include the following:

a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria;
a current CV; and
the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.

Email to: employment@biennaleofsydney.com.au

Subject line: Application | Festival Hospitality & Commercial Manager

Only applications sent to the above employment@ email address will be considered. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Please refer to the Biennale of Sydney website to view the Selection Criteria and Roles and Responsibilities.