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Overview
As Australia’s largest regional writers festival, Byron Writers Festival attracts thousands of audiences annually to experience the best in literature and shared moments of human connection.
Byron Writers Festival is central to the literary, cultural and intellectual life of the Northern Rivers region and contributes to a vibrant arts sector nationally. We strive for a pioneering attitude to creativity, being a leader in the Australian arts community, accessible and inclusive programs, meaningful and enduring partnership, and a responsible approach to the environment.
Through our vibrant year-round program, we celebrate writing and storytelling, engage audiences with new ideas, and enhance access to literature. We have four flagship programs: the annual Byron Writers Festival, our free creative writing program for children, professional development services for our members, and our annual residential mentorship opportunity.
Program Manager
Reporting to the Artistic Director and Executive Director, the Program Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a high quality, meaningful and dynamic annual program of events. This role develops and delivers a diverse and inclusive range of programming and partnerships to engage audiences and communities with transformational experiences, including the annual Byron Writers Festival.
Working closely and collaboratively with the Artistic Director, this creative and administrative role includes co-curation of the annual Festival program and year round program of events. The Program Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of the Byron Writers Festival program and Schools program, including publisher and artist liaison and management; program scheduling; and onsite artist/author management; as well as co-ordination of year-round events, workshops, residencies and mentorships.
About the role
Employment type: Part-time
Employment term: 6 January 2025 – January 2026 (earlier commencement date considered)
Salary: $70,000 + super, pro rata
Hours: 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours/week)
Location: Byron Writers Festival office, Byron Bay
View & download Program Manager position description here.
How to apply
Applications have closed.
Byron Writers Festival is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people from underrepresented backgrounds. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don’t fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.
Marketing Manager
The Marketing Manager plays an integral role in communicating the Byron Writers Festival brand and experience to prospective and engaged audiences. This role is responsible for devising, leading and implementing marketing and communications strategies according to the organisation’s values, strategic plans and targets.
Working closely and collaboratively with the Artistic and Executive Directors, this creative and administrative role includes analysis of data and results to achieve ticket sales targets, membership growth and engagement of existing and new audiences. The Marketing Manager is responsible for promotion of year-round activities and the annual festival, and driving the organisation’s identity through brand and voice.
About the role
Employment type: Part-time
Employment term: 6 January 2025 – January 2026 (earlier commencement date considered)
Salary: $70,000 + super, pro rata
Hours: 0.6–0.8 FTE (22.8 to 30.4 hours/week, hours vary with peak and low season)
Location: Byron Writers Festival office, Byron Bay
View & download Marketing Manager position description here.
How to apply
Applications have closed.
Interviews will be held at the Byron Writers Festival office in Byron Bay on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October.
Byron Writers Festival is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people from underrepresented backgrounds. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don’t fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.