Sydney New Year's Eve Casual Intern

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

These are Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander targeted positions which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977.

The City of Sydney is looking for up to 2 motivated and enthusiastic Events Interns to join our Major Events and Festivals team. This is an entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals in the planning and delivery of some of Sydney’s most iconic events, including Sydney Christmas and Sydney New Year’s Eve.

The internship runs from Monday 19 October 2026 until Friday 8 January 2027, working up to Christmas Eve, and between 27 December and 1 January inclusive. You won’t work on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. The exact start date and work arrangements will be discussed and agreed as part of the selection process.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in events, gain practical experience, and work behind the scenes on some of Sydney’s most high-profile cultural celebrations.

As the Events Intern, you will:

• Support the Major Events and Festivals team with effective project and administrative support as directed.
• Assist with the set-up, operation and pack-down of production, operations and logistics requirements for identified events under direction of the relevant coordinators and/or managers.
• Assist with any required event administration tasks including preparing meeting minutes, agendas and action lists, and updating project critical path documentation.
• Support and assist with other programming, production, or business operations-related duties as directed/required.
• The position will have the opportunity to work on event sites during the delivery of the events if required. 

We're looking for someone with:

• An interest in major events and festivals within a local government setting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to balance competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, flexible and reliable.
• Good written and oral communication skills, combined with proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends where required.

Download position description. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration form. 

To express your interest: Complete this  form by midnight, Friday 21 August 2026.

If your expression of interest is shortlisted, we’ll contact you with information about next steps.

For more information, contact Eri Tada, Business Operations Coordinator at MAJEVRecruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9246 7626.

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 a career at the City of Sydney might 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 at  recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.