Head of Programming & Partnerships - Vivid Sydney 2027 & 2028

Overview Destination NSW is seeking the services of a Contractor to coordinate and deliver Head of Programming & Partnerships Services for Vivid Sydney 2027 and 2028. The Role Destination NSW requires the provision of a Head of Programming & Partnerships, Vivid Sydney, to ensure the festival is planned and delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. The role includes: Responsibility for the Minds, Music, Food pillars and Partnerships areas of the festival Day-to-day operations of these areas, including budget management, special event management, visitor experience, and overseeing team resourcing and recruitment Overseeing the delivery of the program of events within the Minds, Music, Food pillars that are produced and operated directly by Destination NSW Ensuring appropriate guidance to, and seamless integration of, any applicable third-party produced or operated precincts, with the curators and producers of each pillar reporting into this role Managing the Partnerships area of the festival across both commercial and non-commercial partnerships Position reports to The Head of Programming & Partnerships reports directly to the Festival Director, Vivid Sydney, Destination NSW, and works collaboratively with key Vivid Sydney and Destination NSW staff. Roles reporting to this position Light Producer Minds Curator Minds Producer Food Advisor/Curator Food Producer Music Producer & Curator Partnership Service Manager Partnership Acquisition Agency Partnerships Service Co-Ordinator Production Manager Food/Music/Minds First Nations Advisor Ticketing Manager Copywriter Other indirect reports, and event suppliers and contractors as required Major responsibilities include but are not limited to Project management, critical event pathway management, and strategic planning Financial management, budgeting, and reporting Team management Partnerships management and acquisition Co-ordination of internal Destination NSW team collaboration Procurement of goods and services Contract management Stakeholder management and documentation Enquiries Contact: Christina Klugt Email: christina.klugt@dnsw.com.au Phone: 02 9931 1111