Studio Coordinator

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

3 days care leave

26 weeks parental leave

Leadership development

Employee assistance program

Public transport options

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a motivated and organised Studio Coordinator to support the operation of our cultural studio spaces across multiple facilities. The role combines studio operations, safety standards, and program support, working closely with Program Coordinators to advise on technical needs and manage assets.

You’ll help deliver accessible, well‑functioning studios, with opportunities to assist public‑facing programs and events while upholding workplace health and safety across sites.

Qualifications

• Advanced ceramic technical skills including kiln management and clay reclaim.
• Experience coordinating studio, workshop or cultural spaces.
• Experience applying workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, accessible and well‑functioning studio environments.
• Provide technical advice and oversee studio assets and equipment.
• Implement best‑practice safety standards and support program delivery.

Skills

Kiln management

Clay reclaim

Studio safety

Studio coordination

WH&S application

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Driver licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

CULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES/Creative City/City Life

Full-time term contract up to 12 months with option to extend

Sydney

CULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES/Creative City/City Life

Full-time term contract up to 12 months with option to extend

$102,420.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney's Cultural Programs and Services team is seeking a motivated and organised Studio Coordinator to support the effective operation of our creative studio spaces across multiple cultural facilities.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating safe, accessible and well-functioning studio environments that support our community and our program teams. Working closely with Program Coordinators, you’ll provide technical advice, oversee studio assets and equipment, and implement best-practice operational and safety standards.

The role is hands‑on and varied, combining studio operations, workplace health and safety and program support. You may also assist with the delivery of public-facing creative programs and events from time to time.

We’re looking for someone with:

• advanced ceramic technical skills encompassing kiln management, clay reclaim procedures, studio safety standards
• experience coordinating studio, workshop, creative, cultural or technical spaces
• experience applying workplace health and safety requirements within an operational environment
• strong organisational, planning and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
• excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with tutors, contractors, staff and community participants
• a current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one.
• a current Class C Driver Licence

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19‑day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre‑employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm,Friday, 16 October 2026.

For more information, contactAnne Diwell, Team Leader, Creative City on 02 9265 9***.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long‑term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part‑time and job‑sharing options available
• Supportive return‑to‑work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us *************@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.