Biennale of Sydney

About Us

The Biennale of Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, in particular the Gadigal people on whose land the Biennale of Sydney is located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.

The Biennale of Sydney is one of the leading international contemporary art events. It plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation. The Biennale presents the most dynamic contemporary art from around the globe in venues across Sydney with exhibitions that ignite and surprise people, sparking dialogue, cultivating connections and inspiring action through meaningful, shared arts experiences. The Biennale of Sydney amplifies the voices of artists and tell the stories of our global communities, as they drive momentum for lasting cultural change.

Established in 1973, it is the third oldest biennial in the world after Venice and São Paulo and the largest exhibition of its kind in Australia. The Biennale of Sydney has commissioned and presented exceptional works of art by more than 2,400 national and international artists from more than 130 countries.

The 25th Biennale of Sydney will take place 7 March – 8 June 2026.

Board of Directors

Kate Mills (Chairman)
Kate Mills MAICD FIML is an experienced company director, commercial lawyer, policy adviser and consultant on corporate governance and strategy. Kate was a Founding Director of the Inner City Legal Centre Foundation, the Creative Music Fund, and a board member of the Refugee Advice & Casework Service. Kate is a member of international and national visual and performing arts institutions, and an avid collector.

Matt Crocker (Deputy Chairman)
Matt Crocker is a leading public policy professional. As Policy Director for three NSW Premiers over the last decade, Matt has developed unique expertise in government, policy development and strategy. In the corporate sector, Matt was COO of health insurer Manchester Unity and has been a senior advisor on public policy and corporate reputation issues for Westpac. Matt now works on infrastructure project development at Plenary Group and is a strategic advisor at University of Technology Sydney, and a Director of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science.

Geoffrey Cassidy
Geoffrey Cassidy is an experienced arts administrator and expert in Australian and International Art. Presently the CEO of herringbone Fine Art Systems and Transport, He is a former Director of Sothebys Worldwide and the former Director of Artbank, The Federal Government Arts support initiative. As such he has broad experience in both the commercial and institutional aspects of the Art world. He believes in the relevance and importance of art to national identity, and specialises in art curation, advisory and arts management. In another life Geoffrey was also a supporting solicitor in the Queensland Native Title Unit, where he assisted on major litigation to determine the effect of pastoral leases on Aboriginal land rights.

Ruby Langton-Batty (Company Secretary)
Ruby Langton-Batty is a graduate of law (UNSW) in training to become a solicitor and currently working as a paralegal at the Paul Ramsay Foundation in Sydney. She has a Bachelor of Production Design from the Victorian College of the Arts and worked as a professional stage and screen designer prior to studying law. She has a diverse experience in editing, writing, research, entertainment and media with a passion for all forms of art. She was born in Alice Springs and is a descendant of the Bidjara and Yiman people in Central Queensland.

Danielle Earp
Danielle Earp is currently the Senior Exhibitions Manager at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Her managerial and directorial experience spans two decades working for visual arts and cultural organisations including; Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Living Museums, Biennale of Sydney, Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, Sherman Galleries and 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art.

Johanna Featherstone
Johanna Featherstone is the Founder and former Artistic Director of Red Room Poetry where she established a national poetry education program for schools and correctional centres in New South Wales. Her poetry has been featured in a range of journals and anthologies, and she is currently Director of the Oranges & Sardines Foundation and on the Belvoir board. Johanna is an honorary associate of the University of Sydney’s School Arts and Media and has judged a number of awards including the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and JB Fairfax Award for Rural and Regional Journalism.

Anne Flanagan
Anne Flanagan, former deputy director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, is one of Australia’s most respected art museum leaders. During her 23 years at AGNSW she was responsible for exhibitions and major capital project delivery including Yiribana gallery for Indigenous art, the Asian gallery expansion, John Kaldor Family Gallery and the masterplan for the Gallery expansion. She is a director of Bundanon Trust and a member of the project control group for Sydney Modern, AGNSW.

Evan Kaldor
Evan Kaldor is CEO of The Parent Brand, Australia’s leading digital media company focused on families from pregnancy to preschool. The Parent Brand produces written, video and audio content across the Babyology and Kinderling brands. Evan was the General Manager of FBi Radio, a non-profit community radio station in Sydney focused on supporting local bands and artists, and has a background in investment banking, where he worked for Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Grange Securities, both in Australia and the US.

Emma Perera
Emma Perera is an experienced and passionate media professional who has managed some of Australia’s most popular print brands over the last 15 years. She is currently a director at Universal Media Co and has a background in law. Early in her career Emma volunteered her time to the Arts Law Centre of Australia, a not-for-profit that provides advice to artists and creative communities and is the preeminent authority on artists’ rights and arts law in Australia.

Adelle Robinson
Adelle Robinson is a descendant of the Wiradjuri people and has over 20 years’ experience producing some of Australia’s largest music festivals including Field Day, Harbourlife, Shore Thing and Listen Out. Having worked across Australia’s most unique and sensitive venues Adelle has led the way for best practise in event management and event stakeholder liaison. As Chair and committee member of the Australian Festival Association Adelle has worked as member of the NSW Music Festivals Regulatory Round Table and she gave evidence at the 2019 Parliamentary Inquiry in Music Festival Regulation. Adelle is currently undertaking a Graduate Certificate of Wiradjuri Language Culture and Heritage through Charles Sturt University.

James Roth
James has over 30 years’ experience in accounting and finance working with Deutsche bank, UBS, Schroders and Arthur Andersen. He is a Director of Craig’s investment partners in New Zealand and is currently a patron of the Asian Australian Artist Association as well as a member of the Asian Art Archive.

Khaled Sabsabi
Khaled Sabsabi is an acclaimed contemporary artist who works across borders, cultures and disciplines. He has exhibited in over 80 solo and group exhibitions in Australia and internationally, showcasing his work in the 9th Shanghai Biennale (2012), Sharjah Biennial 11 (2013), 5th Marrakech Biennale (2014), 1st Yinchuan Biennale (2016), 3rd Kochi Muziris Biennale (2016) and Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art (2018). Sabsabi was awarded the Helen Lempriere Travelling Art Scholarship (2010), 60th Blake Prize (2011) and the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Arts Fellowship (2015). Sabsabi migrated from Tripoli, Lebanon to Australia as a child in 1977. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of New South Wales.

Chris Wirasinha
Chris Wirasinha is the co-founder of Pedestrian.tv, Australia’s largest youth focused publishing brand. Chris co-founded Pedestrian in 2005 when he was just 22 years old. Pedestrian.tv won back-to-back Mumbrella Media Brand of the Year Awards and is Australia’s most successful digital publishing startup. Prior to co-founding Pedestrian, Chris worked at global media and advertising agency Universal McCann.

Committees & Advisors

Benefaction Committee
Johanna Featherstone (Convenor)
Emilya Colliver
Ruby Langton-Batty
Emma Perera
Khaled Sabsabi
Alyce Tran

Finance, Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee
Geoffrey Cassidy (Convenor)
Anne Flanagan
Evan Kaldor
Adelle Robinson
James Roth

Artistic Director Search Committee:
Anne Flanagan (Convenor)
Brook Andrew
Dr Michael Brand
Johanna Featherstone
Alexie Glass-Kantor
Liz Ann Macgregor
Barbara Moore
Khaled Sabsabi

Digital & Programming Committee
Evan Kaldor
Chris Wirasinha
Tea Uglow, Digital Advisor

Tea Uglow (Digital Advisor)
For over ten years, Tea Uglow has worked with various artists and cultural organisations, investigating the intersection between technology and the arts. She is currently creative director of Google Creative Lab in Sydney and in 2018, Tea was recognised as one of Australia’s #OUT50 LGBTQ Leaders by Deloitte. Tea has also served on the board for the Australasian Writers & Art Directors Association and the Design & Art Directors Guild.

Our People | Biennale of Sydney

Barbara Moore, Chief Executive Officer
Samantha Sudarman, Executive Assistant to the CEO

Hoor Al Qasimi, 25th Artistic Director

Tim Barker, Head of Production
Matt Woodham, White Bay Production Manager
Deborah Jones, Senior Registrar – Gallery Exhibition Manager
Gotaro Uematsu, Audio Visual Manager
Julia Greenstreet, Exhibition Manager
Fredrika Mackenzie, Production & Exhibitions Manager
Alicia Hollier, Exhibition Coordinator
Billie Phillips, Assistant Curator
Michael Kennedy, Producer

Aishlinn McCarthy, Head of Communications
Andrew Dillon, Impact and Engagement Manager
Emma Moser, Marketing Coordinator

Charli Pope, Grants and Advocacy Manager
Louise Villar, Development Coordinator
Felicia Cindyagatha, Development Coordinator

Cate Peat, Head of Corporate Services
Elizabeth Nguyen, Finance Manager
Jasmine Stephens, Office Manager

Join the Team

The Biennale of Sydney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in the workplace.

 

Marketing & Content Producer

BIENNALE OF SYDNEY  

The Biennale of Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, in particular the Gadigal people on whose land the Biennale of Sydney is located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.  

The Biennale of Sydney is one of the leading international contemporary art events. It plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation. The Biennale presents the most dynamic contemporary art from around the globe in venues across Sydney with exhibitions that ignite and surprise people, sparking dialogue, cultivating connections and inspiring action through meaningful, shared arts experiences. The Biennale of Sydney amplifies the voices of artists and tell the stories of our global communities, as they drive momentum for lasting cultural change.   

Established in 1973, it is the third oldest biennial in the world after Venice and São Paulo and the largest exhibition of its kind in Australia. The Biennale of Sydney has commissioned and presented exceptional works of art by more than 2,000 national and international artists from more than 130 countries and territories.  


WORKING FOR THE BIENNALE OF SYDNEY  

The Biennale of Sydney fosters a collaborative and respectful workplace culture, with a team as diverse as the exhibitions we present and the audiences who experience them. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability and those who have diverse experiences of our world to join the Biennale of Sydney team.   

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you are applying for a position and have support or access requirements, let us know in your application or by contacting the nominated person in the advertisement.  

The Biennale of Sydney believes that art should be accessible to all. Thanks to our generous supporters, our exhibitions are presented with free admission for all to enjoy. For our employees, we provide professional development opportunities to enrich and develop your love of the arts while valuing the specific skills and experiences you bring to the Biennale of Sydney.   


APPLYING FOR THE ROLE  

Applications addressing the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on Monday 3 February 2025. 

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.   

Email to: employment@biennaleofsydney.com.au   

Subject line: Application | Marketing & Content Producer 

Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. 

 

ROLE STATEMENT   

Position Title: Marketing & Content Producer 

Department: Communications 

Reporting to: Head of Communications 

Contract term: Full time on-going.  

Salary: $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

Reporting to Head of Communications, the Biennale’s Marketing and Content Producer is responsible for developing, managing and delivering content across multiple digital channels to give voice and amplification to the Biennale’s brand and activities. This includes extending our reach, engaging new and increasingly diverse audiences, and increasing our profile over time. 

The Marketing and Content Producer works closely with other departments, creative teams and artists connected to the Biennale to better articulate the art we celebrate. The role also works with external contractors including web designers, design studios and videographers, amongst others, to develop and manage content. 

 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Based on an application addressing the Essential Criteria, Curriculum Vitae and, for selected candidates, an interview and references, the Biennale of Sydney needs to be satisfied that the applicant meets the following criteria:  

Essential Criteria   

  

  

  

  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders. 
  • Strong organisational skills and project management skills. 
  • High level proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), computer savvy and the ability to learn new programs and platforms. 
  • Knowledge and experience working with social media platforms, including creating content. 
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit copy. 
  • A sharp eye for proofing/editing or sub-editing collateral and copy. 
  • Proficiency in video editing and use of relevant software such as Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. 
  • An ability to work autonomously, and to multitask to deliver competing priorities. 
  • Willingness to take direction and work as part of a team. 
Desirable Criteria   

  

  

  

  • 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role. 
  • An undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, arts. 
  • Experience using an email service including WordFly. 
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Tessitura. 
  • Familiarity with the Australian cultural landscape. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Key duties 
  • Facilitate the production of content and copy for Biennale online channels 
  • Build and manage EDMs (in tandem with the Marketing Coordinator), relating to the Biennale’s activities, including invitations, pre-show reminders, newsletters and solus EDMs. 
  • Manage and produce digital and social media content 
  • Working with the Communications team, develop and implement new digital and social media campaign strategies, establishing KPIs and timelines for all activities 
  • Develop and manage editorial calendar for key social media initiatives. 
  • Produce digital and social media content according to set timelines and budgets, including managing development of video content and photographer with external contractors when applicable. 
  • Remain abreast of trends in digital and social media platforms, and initiatives within the arts and other sectors. 
  • Monitor, measure and report on digital and social media strategies and campaigns 
  • Identify and engage with promotional partners including local businesses, arts organisations, other cultural partners and universities to promote the Biennale. 
  • With the Marketing Coordinator, maintain the accuracy and currency of the Biennale’s website including building pages and events on the website. 
  • Moderate the Biennale communities on social media channels. 
Work, Health and Safety (WHS)  
  • All staff are required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of other personnel (including volunteers and interns) who may be affected by their conduct.  
  • Work with Heads of Department to ensure the WHS manual is adhered to 
  • Participate in WHS Committee meetings, as required.  
Key Performance Indicators  
  • Demonstrable growth across the Biennale’s digital platforms 
  • Create dynamic and meaningful digital assets and content that increase reach and engagement across the Biennale of Sydney channels 
  • Demonstrates positive working relationships with all departments of the Biennale of Sydney 

 

Finance Manager (maternity leave contract)

BIENNALE OF SYDNEY 

The Biennale of Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, in particular the Gadigal people on whose land the Biennale of Sydney is located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respect to Elders, past and present. 

The Biennale of Sydney is one of the leading international contemporary art events. It plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation. The Biennale presents the most dynamic contemporary art from around the globe in venues across Sydney with exhibitions that ignite and surprise people, sparking dialogue, cultivating connections, and inspiring action through meaningful, shared arts experiences.  

Established in 1973, it is the third oldest biennial in the world after Venice and São Paulo and the largest exhibition of its kind in Australia. The Biennale of Sydney has commissioned and presented exceptional works of art by more than 2,400 national and international artists from more than 132 countries.

WORKING FOR THE BIENNALE OF SYDNEY 

The Biennale of Sydney fosters a collaborative and respectful workplace culture, with a team as diverse as the exhibitions we present and the audiences who experience them. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability and those who have diverse experiences of our world to join the Biennale of Sydney team.  

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you are applying for a position and have support or access requirements, let us know in your application or by contacting the nominated person in the advertisement. 

The Biennale of Sydney believes that art should be accessible to all. Thanks to our generous supporters, our exhibitions are presented with free admission for all to enjoy. For our employees, we provide professional development opportunities to enrich and develop your love of the arts while valuing the specific skills and experiences you bring to the Biennale of Sydney. As a not-for-profit organisation, we also offer salary packaging options. 

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE 

Applicants to mark subject line in email as ‘Confidential’ and address the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on Monday, 10 February 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 | Finance 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.

ROLE STATEMENT   

Position Title: Finance Manager 

Department: Corporate Services 

Reporting to: Head of Corporate Services 

Contract term: Six month maternity leave contract with the possibility of extension.  Part time working arrangements would be considered after an initial full time handover. 

Remuneration: competitive salary in line with the current market rates

POSITION DESCRIPTION   

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, the Finance Manager will be a hands-on finance professional with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate and timely financial information for a range of audiences.   

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Based on an application addressing the Essential Criteria, Curriculum Vitae and, for selected candidates, an interview and references, the Biennale of Sydney needs to be satisfied that the applicant meets the following criteria:

Essential Criteria 
  • Hands on experience in a finance function with knowledge of finance reporting regulations 
  • Experience in preparing ATO reporting including BAS & FBT 
  • Experience of producing payroll for all staff including casuals  
  • Business systems experience including Xero 
  • Ability to communicate at all levels and discuss financial information with Heads of Department and the CEO 
  • Budgetary control to a detailed level 
Desirable Criteria 
  • Knowledge of job costing 
  • Knowledge of funding in a not-for-profit environment 
  • A keen interest in, and commitment to, the work of Biennale of Sydney. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Financial Management  

  

  • Hands on processing of all financial transactions and reconciliations 
  • Month end process to produce timely and accurate financial information 
  • Preparation of commentary for the Heads of Department and the Board of Directors with explanations of variances to budget 
  • Monitor and control financial commitments on behalf of the Company in keeping with approved budgets and financial delegations 
  • Work with the Head of Production to monitor and control artist project budgets 
  • Process fortnightly payroll including payment of PAYG and superannuation 
  • Monitor and report on cash flow 
  • Prepare and lodge all ATO required reporting and workers compensation annual returns 
  • Prepare all financial information for all audiences as required in an appropriate format 
  • Monitor variances to budget and work with the Heads of Department and CEO to produce forecasts in a timely and controlled manner 
Funding 

  

  

  

  

  • Prepare financial information for funding grant applications and acquittals 
  • Work closely with the Head of Development to monitor grant applications and feed information into forecasts and cash flows 
Systems 

  

  • Take ownership of Xero and ensure financial information is accurate and up to date at all times 
  • Contribute to the development of the systems architecture to automate as many processes as possible 
  • Contribute to projects where data flow between systems is being explored 
Work, Health and Safety (WHS) 

 

  • All staff are required to take reasonable care of their health and safety and other personnel (including volunteers and interns) who may be affected by their conduct. 
Key Performance Indicators  

  

  • Production of timely and accurate financial information 
  • A controlled and timely forecasting process to report expected financial outcomes to the Board of Directors  

 

 

 

Exhibition Reports

24th Biennale of Sydney (2024) Exhibition Report

Curated by Cosmin Costinaş and Inti Guerrero, the 24th Biennale of Sydney, held from 9 March to 10 June 2024, featured 402 artworks by 96 artists and collectives, attracting 777,386 visitors to seven exhibition locations.

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23rd Biennale of Sydney (2022) Exhibition Report

Curated by José Roca, the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, held from 12 March until 13 June 2022, featured 330 artworks by 89 participants.

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22nd Biennale of Sydney (2020) Exhibition Report

Under the artistic direction of acclaimed Indigenous Australian artist, Brook Andrew, the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, titled NIRIN, was an artist- and First Nations-led endeavour, presenting an expansive exhibition of contemporary art and events.

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21st Biennale of Sydney (2018) Exhibition Report

The 21st Biennale of Sydney: SUPERPOSITION: Equilibrium & Engagement exhibited works from 70 artists, attracting visitation of more than 850,000 at seven of Sydney’s museums, galleries and non-traditional exhibition spaces.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country, in particular the Gadigal people on whose land the Biennale of Sydney is located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture and pay our respect to Elders, past and present.

First Nations people are respectfully advised that this site includes works, names and images of deceased people. This includes cultural practices and artistic intellectual property of a sensitive nature.