Sydney New Years Eve Intern - 4 positions

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 Major Events and Festivals team is seeking up to four Events Interns to support the successful delivery of the Sydney New Year’s Eve event.

You’ll work alongside industry professionals in areas including media calls, marketing, access and inclusion, volunteer programs, crowd and vehicle management, vessel movements and show planning.

Full-time and part-time positions are available, with internships running between Monday 15 September 2025 and Friday 9 January 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed during selection). You’ll be required to work in the lead up to Christmas and between 27 December and 1 January. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and other weekends will be days off.

What you’ll be doing:

• assist with set-up, operations, logistics and pack-down under direction of coordinators or managers
• handle event administration tasks like meeting minutes, agendas, action lists and updating project documentation
• support other programming, production and business operations as required
• work on event sites during Sydney New Year’s Eve

We're looking for someone with:

• an interest in major events and festivals in a local government setting
• ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• proactive, flexible and reliable approach
• good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

This is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 

Download position description. 

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

Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Wednesday 2nd July

For more information, contact Sarah Hotchin, Project Manager - Creative City on 02 8974 4116

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

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• 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 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.

How to apply

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, 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. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.