Sydney Festival 2026 - Casual Crew Application Form

CERTIFICATIONS

Copies of relevant Licence/Tickets will be required during onboarding if your application is successful.
Please select any of the below qualifications that you have

First Aid CertificateCPR CertificateWorking With Children CheckWorking at Heights CertificateEWP TicketTest & TagForklift LicenseTruck License

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Please rate your core skills/experience and tick the box according to your proficiency.
Note: You do not need to rate yourself for all roles, just your CORE skills/interests.

A (High), B (Medium), C (Low/Support) N/A (Not Applicable). Only select one per skill or licence.
Assistant Stage Manager
AV Crew
AV Operator
Backline Crew
Camera Op (video)
Carpenter
Driver (car)
(Licence/Ticket required)
Driver MR
(Licence/Ticket required)
Driver HR
(Licence/Ticket required)
Front of House
Followspot Operator
Forklift Driver
(Licence/Ticket required)
Lighting Crew
Lighting Operator ETC
Lighting Operator MA
Loader
(Heavy manual labour)
Mechanist (Theatre)
Rigger
(Licence/Ticket required)
Rigger - Circus
(Licence/Ticket required)
Scissorlift / Boom lift Yellow Carded Operator
(Licence/Ticket required)
Boom Lift 11m or more Operator (WP Class)
(Licence/Ticket required)
Site Crew
(Outdoor - Heavy manual labour)
Sound Crew
Sound Operator
Stage Manager
Scenic installation crew
Telehandler Driver
(Licence/Ticket required)
Wardrobe
What role/s would you like to be your primary focus?*
Additional Notes: Please add additional skills/information not listed above
e.g: Second Language (fluent, conversational) or list types of LX / Sound desks or expand on skill level if required
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Please provide information about any medical conditions or reasons that may inhibit your ability to undertake particular types of work, so we can allocate you to positions that are suitable.

AVAILABILITY

Please provide us with a general sense of your availability. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to provide us with thier specific availability.
How many days per week would you be available to work?*
Generally, what time of day are you available?*
Choose the answer that suits you best. We will ask for complete/accurate availability if your application is successful.
Would you be keen and available for any pre/post season shifts in late December 2025 and/or early February 2026? *

Please upload your current CV (Max 4 pages, Word or PDF format):*

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Have you worked for Sydney Festival before? If Yes, please indicate year, location and role.
NEXT STEPS

A lot of things have to happen behind the scenes to allow us to start to allocate crew so your patience is appreciated. The earlier you supply your information, then the earlier we know that you are interested and available. We receive a huge number of crew applications and with 90+ shows, this is not a speedy process. We will be working fast and furiously behind the scenes to make it happen so please be patient!

If you need any further information, please contact us.

Logistics contact details

Phone: 02 8248 6565

Email: Logistics@sydneyfestival.org.au
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8 - 25 JANUARY 2026