Christmas Experience Area Manager

Scene to Believe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scene to Believe in Sydney is seeking a seasoned Christmas Experience Area Manager to supervise multiple Santa photography activations across the region. You will lead frontline teams, coordinate daily operations, and partner with centre management to deliver memorable family experiences.

This seasonal leadership role runs October to January, requiring travel within the region and a reliable vehicle. You’ll drive rostering, financial reconciliation, safety, and wellbeing while keeping teams

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a customer-facing environment such as retail, events or hospitality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with rostering, workforce planning, or team scheduling.
• Attention to detail in financial reconciliation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting teams across multiple Christmas activations.
• Rostering and workforce planning for peak periods.
• Financial and operational reconciliation for venues and activities.
• Safety and wellbeing of staff and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Rostering

Financial reconciliation

Safety

Job description

Christmas Experience Area Manager – Sydney Region

Employment Type: Contract / Seasonal (October 2026 - January 2027)

Do you LOVE to CREATE MAGIC?

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? Do you love bringing teams together to create magical experiences? Join Scene to Believe this festive season.

We create magical photography experiences for families across Australia: including our iconic Santa photography activations in shopping centres nationwide. We're looking for an energetic, people-focused leader to oversee multiple Christmas sets across the Sydney region, ensuring every family walks away with a memory that lasts a lifetime.

This is a seasonal leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll lead frontline teams, manage daily operations, and be the go-to person for both your teams and centre management, all while helping deliver the magic of Christmas.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting teams
• Rostering and workforce planning
• Financial and operational reconciliation
• Safety and wellbeing

Who You Are

You’re a natural leader who keeps things running smoothly- calm under pressure, adaptable, and able to bring out the best in your team. You’re fun, energetic, and playful (loving Christmas is a plus).

• Proven leadership experience in a customer-facing environment- retail, events, hospitality, or similar
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Experience with overseeing rostering, workforce planning, or team scheduling
• Confidence with financial reconciliation and attention to detail
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Why Join Scene to Believe?

• Be part of creating the magic of Christmas for families across Australia
• Gain valuable leadership experience with a well-known and loved brand
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive team environment
• Competitive remuneration during the most wonderful time of the year
• A workplace that values professionalism, creativity, and care
• A direct line to SANTA

Working Arrangement

This is a seasonal role aligned to our peak Christmas trading period, with full availability required from approximately October through to late December. Travel within your assigned region is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential.