Working at Bell Shakespeare

Staff at Bell Shakespeare enjoy a creative and supportive workplace, that encourages collaboration and inspiration.

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will:

  • Receive complimentary tickets to all Bell Shakespeare productions
  • Receive ongoing professional development
  • Be based in a spectacular location at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
  • Have the opportunity to work with major performing arts venues, including Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne and Canberra Theatre Centre
  • have access to special opportunities and discounts within the arts, as they arise.

Unless otherwise stated in a job description, all staff are based at our headquarters in Sydney, NSW.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and LGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to apply for this position. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.

Current Vacancies

Audience Engagement Executive

  • Sydney based
  • Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audience Engagement Executive to join the Company’s Marketing team. The Audience Engagement Executive is responsible for driving audience growth and deepening engagement with Bell Shakespeare, delivering targeted audience development strategies, engaging public programs, and key marketing and development initiatives to enhance audience experience and strengthen connections with supporters and stakeholders. The role is a key part of the Marketing team and reports to the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Who you are

The successful applicant will be a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in audience development and engagement, marketing, or public programs. They will have the ability to analyse audience data to inform strategies, strong project management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A passion for delivering exceptional audience experiences and the ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment will be key to success in this role.

As part of the Bell Shakespeare team, you will

  • Receive complimentary tickets to Bell Shakespeare productions
  • Receive ongoing professional development
  • Be based in a spectacular location at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct


To be considered as a successful applicant we require

Essential Criteria

  • Experience in audience engagement, marketing, or communications
  • Ability to analyse audience data to inform strategies
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Event/public program planning and delivery experience
  • Project management experience, including budgeting
  • Proficiency in databases, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate in teams
  • Problem solving and process improvement skills
  • Organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Desirable Criteria

  • Passion for the arts and audience experience
  • Experience managing stakeholders and partnerships
  • Experience using Tessitura (ticketing and database) or similar CRM database
  • Content development experience, including video
  • Appropriate tertiary qualification


Download the position description.

Application

If you are interested in the role, please send your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria, marked to the attention of Sally Buckingham, Marketing & Communications Manager to hr@bellshakespeare.com.au by COB 9 April 2025.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with a disability, mature age workers, and LGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to apply for this position. We believe that Shakespeare is for all.

Bell Shakespeare is an inclusive employer and recognises everyone is unique. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t meet all the criteria outlined in the position description, please get in touch.


Production Team

Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced live performance and theatre professionals who are interested in working on our 2025 productions. Next year, Bell Shakespeare will present three major productions and our in-schools touring program, The Players.

These productions will give you the opportunity to work at a range of performing arts venues including the Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne, and Canberra Theatre Centre, along with Bell Shakespeare’s purpose-built premises and theatre The Neilson Nutshell at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

As each show is staged at different times of the year, please see below the 2025 season dates and crewing periods along with the available job opportunities.

Season 1: Sydney Opera House, Canberra Theatre Centre, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Wollongong, Arts Centre Melbourne (Monday 13th of January - Sunday 1st of June.)

Season 2: The Neilson Nutshell, Sydney and Arts Centre Melbourne (Monday 5th of May - Sunday 17th of August.)

Season 3 (National Tour): ACT, NSW, WA, VIC, TAS, QLD and Sydney Opera House (Monday 21st of July - Sunday 14th of December.)

Opportunities:

  • Touring Company Manager – (National Tour only)
  • Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Production Assistant
  • Head Mechanist
  • Head of Lighting
  • Head of Audio

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working with Bell Shakespeare in 2025, please complete the following form:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4c7b8124922d4686b104b1c665769a15

One application per person, applicants can select multiple roles. Applications close 15 September 2024.

For further information or questions please email Bell Shakespeare’s Head of Production, Benjamin Howlett at hr@bellshakespeare.com.au

Casual Crew

Are you a dedicated individual with a deep passion for the performing arts? Do you thrive in a behind-the-scenes role, helping to create unforgettable theatrical and event experiences? If so, we want to hear from you!

Bell Shakespeare is currently seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals to join our casual crew. We are looking for individuals with various skills; ranging from Lighting, Audio, General Mechanist and General production support. If you have a love for theatre and a desire to contribute to the creative process, this is the opportunity for you.

Bell Shakespeare is Australia's premier theatre company dedicated to producing and promoting the work of William Shakespeare. With a focus on innovative productions, national tours, education programs and engaging with diverse audiences, Bell Shakespeare aims to bring the genius of Shakespeare to life and make it accessible to all.

Now residing in our state-of-the-art headquarters at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Bell Shakespeare offers a wide range of projects and experiences for theatre crew.

Bell Shakespeare is an Equal Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are encouraged to apply for these positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in crewing at Bell Shakespeare’s headquarters on various shows and events, please complete this form.

One application per person, applicants can select multiple roles. For further information or questions please email hr@bellshakespeare.com.au