Marketplace Coordinator

Adelaide Fringe; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide Fringe in Adelaide is seeking a Honey Pot Events Coordinator to support the FringeWORKS marketplace, coordinating theatre production, delegate logistics and on-site operations.

The role requires knowledge of performing arts programming, strong planning, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; project coordination experience is essential. The contract runs through a busy festival period with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating theatre production and delegate logistics.
• Familiarity with Performing Arts environments.
• Knowledge of major events, festivals and venues.
• Understanding touring circuits in national/international contexts.
• C class driver's licence.

Skills

Event coordination

QLab

Arts festival knowledge

Driver's license

Public speaking

Job description

Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 (Midnight Adelaide time)

POSITION: Honey Pot Events Coordinator

LOCATION: Adelaide Fringe and FringeWORKS

REPORTS TO: Marketplace Manager

EMPLOYMENT: Contract – Nov 2026- Mar 2027
SALARY: $65,000 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% superannuation
ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Education & Experience

• Good knowledge of Adelaide Fringe – who we are and what we do. Understanding types and differences in Artist’s works presented in Fringe.
• Demonstrated experience in event co-ordination – Theatre production and QLab, and delegate logistics within a conference or marketplace setting. (desirable)
• Previous experience working in a Performing Arts environment is preferable.
• Familiarity and knowledge of other major events, festivals and venues that relate to the programming of arts.
• An understanding of national / international performing arts touring circuits and festival programming.
• Have a C class drivers’ licence

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• An understanding of national / international performing arts touring circuits and festival programming.
• Multilingual or bilingual
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling, database and internet/email software, and the ability to create, update and maintain efficient and effective records management systems.
• High-level planning, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborative working style with the ability to work with a team and in a hands-on capacity.
• Comfortable with occasional public speaking and direction of participants in public spaces.
• Ability to cope with high-pressure situations and competing deadlines.
• Self-reliant and self-motivated.
• Patient, amiable and good-humoured.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Peoples and welcome applications from those frommarginalisedgroups.

Due to the high volume of applications received we will only contact successful candidates.