Box Office Team Member

BOX OFFICE TEAM MEMBER

Perth Festival | Casual, Fixed Term | Crawley, WA 

We are looking for people to join our casual Box Office Team!   

Perth Festival is your summer invitation to otherworldly experiences, Australia's longest-running arts festival, celebrating over 70 years of world-class performance, music, film, and visual arts on the shores of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River).  

Grounded on Noongar Boodjar and founded by The University of Western Australia, we champion First Nations traditions, commission major new works and connect Perth's communities with the world's finest artists every summer. 

About the role 

Perth Festival is looking for casual Box Office Team Members, who under direction of the Box Office Team Leader, will facilitate the general Festival information, ticketing communications, sales and customer engagement aspects of our summer Festival season. The Box Office Team plays an important role in supporting the experiences and connections that Perth Festival offers to audiences and communities through the season. 
 
The role requires casual availability during weekday office hours from 20 October 2026 to April 2027, with occasional weekend work. Applicants must have some availability during weekdays, although full availability across the full five-day working week is not required. As the Festival approaches and commences in early 2027, evening and weekend shifts will become available. 

Preference will be given to applicants who are able to work casually across the broader period from October 2026 to April 2027. 

About you 

We are looking for people who can demonstrate: 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail. 

• The ability to work to deadlines in a busy and demanding environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs and CRM software. 

• Previous experience working in an administrative and customer service environment is essential. 

• Previous experience with Tessitura or other Ticketing/CRM systems is highly desirable. 

Why work for Perth Festival? 

Perth Festival is a vibrant and collaborative environment that engages with some of the most incredible professionals, artists and art in the world. We are passionate about the role the arts play in bringing people together, creating connection and contributing to a thriving cultural community.  
 
We work hard, we love what we do, and we empower our team to be part of something meaningful. If you’re passionate about the arts, enjoy working with people and want to be part of a dynamic summer Festival, we would love to hear from you.  

How to apply   

Please submit your current CV and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria (about you), a brief indication of your availability and answering the question:  

“Why do you want to work for Perth Festival?”  

For any job-related queries, please contact our People and Culture team at ***********@perthfestival.com.au.  

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER  

Perth Festival reserves the right to close this advertisement early once a suitable number of successful candidates have been identified. Interviews will be conducted throughout the application period, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.  

Successful applicants will be required to attend a paid training day between 20–22 October 2026, with commencement scheduled for the following week. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

Perth Festival actively strives for diversity in our teams and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Perth Festival is an inclusive and flexible environment, and we welcome your application. 

We will work with you to address any access needs you may have. If you require assistance to participate in the application and / or interview process, please contact our People and Culture on ***********@perthfestival.com.au   

NO AGENCIES PLEASE