Biennale of Sydney

The inaugural Biennale of Sydney was held in 1973 as part of the opening celebrations of the Sydney Opera House. Initiated by Founding Governor Franco Belgiorno-Nettis and supported by Founding Patrons Transfield Holdings, the Biennale of Sydney was the first exhibition of its kind to be established in the Asia-Pacific region. Alongside the Venice and São Paulo biennales and documenta, it is one of the longest running periodic exhibitions around the globe.

Since its inception in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has showcased the work of nearly 1,800 artists from more than 100 countries and holds an important place on both the national and international stage.

Kate Mills, Chairman
Geoffrey Cassidy
Danielle Earp
Anne Flanagan
Paris Neilson
James Roth
Naseema Sparks AM FAICD
Tea Uglow

Jo-Anne Birnie-Danzker, Director and CEO
Brook Andrew, Artistic Director, 22nd Biennale of Sydney
Isabelle Morgan, Assistant to the Director and CEO

Barbara Moore, Deputy Director and Head of Development (on parental leave)
Emily Gardener, Head of Development
Helen Birmingham, Grants Coordinator (on parental leave)
Hannah Brunskill, Benefaction Manager
Samantha Jones, Grants Coordinator
Lucy Latella, Development Coordinator

Cherie Schweitzer, Head of Exhibition Management
Alex Lucas, Registrar
Aden Wessels, Technical Production Manager

Peter Gregory, Head of Finance and Administration
Haitian Liu, Accountant
Roisin Lynagh, Administration Coordinator

Claire La Greca, Marketing Manager
Siân Davies, Marketing Assistant

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

Job Opportunities

Exhibition Coordinator

Working with the Head of Exhibition Management, the Exhibition Coordinator will work with the Exhibition team to successfully deliver the 22nd Biennale of Sydney to the highest of international exhibition standards. The Exhibition Coordinator will work across all aspects of exhibition delivery including administration and coordination of artist correspondence and contracts, artist liaison and travel, curatorial research, artwork and exhibition environment production, exhibition scheduling and budgeting, delivery and installation of artworks and ensuring at all times a high-level presentation of artworks for the duration of the exhibition. 

The position requires excellent communication and organisational skills and an exceptional attention to detail. Working collaboratively to tight deadlines, the position also requires a flexible approach to duties and tasks, the ability to prioritise complex and competing responsibilities, a conscientious, efficient and energetic disposition and a passion for contemporary art and working with artists. 

Applying for the Role

For further details on the position and how to apply, please read the Exhibition Coordinator Information Package.

Applications should include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, and must address the Essential Criteria as set out in the Information Package. Applications must also include the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.

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

Please mark applications as "Confidential" and send to:
Cherie Schweitzer, Head of Exhibition Management 
applications@biennaleofsydney.com.au 

Applications close 5pm, Friday 18 January 2019. 

Questions

If you have any questions about the application process or the position, please contact applications@biennaleofsydney.com.au

Internships

The Biennale of Sydney offers a limited number of vocational and internship placements as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of Australian artists and arts administrators. These placements are offered to help students or recent graduates meet the requirements of their Australian-based educational or training courses; and to enhance vocational skills in the arts sector.

We are not accepting internship applications at this time. 

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