Overview
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Visitor Services Manager
role at
Biennale of Sydney
.
Position Title:
Visitor Services Manager
Department:
Production
Reporting to:
Production and Exhibitions Manager
Direct Reports:
Volunteer Coordinator, Team leaders
Contract term:
Full time fixed term contract position until 30 June 2026
Position description
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated team of specialist staff, delivering one of the world's leading contemporary visual arts events.
The Visitor Services Manager is an important role within the Production team responsible for managing the recruitment, supervision, scheduling and retention of all Visitor Services staff and volunteers providing essential support in the delivery of the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026).
This role will work with staff, artists and participants to ensure the smooth delivery of public programs, artwork invigilation, and exhibition administration. The successful candidate will be an experienced Visitor Services Manager with strong experience in the supervision of staff and volunteers. High level organisational skills, good written/oral communication and presentation skills, a adaptable approach and a thorough understanding of contemporary art are essential. Experience and knowledge of working with audiences with specific needs will be highly regarded. This role may require work outside standard business hours including evenings and weekends during exhibition periods.
The position reports to the Production and Exhibitions Manager and is responsible to the CEO.
Applying for the role
Applications addressing the selection criteria must be received by
5pm on Friday, 10 October 2025
. Role to commence as soon as possible.
Your application must include:
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.
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Visitor Services Manager
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
For more information about the selection criteria, please refer to our website.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Artists and Writers
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