Associate Producer

56 minutes ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Ethics Centre Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The Ethics Centre is seeking an
Associate Producer
to join the dynamic team who produces the biennial Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) as well as an annual program of public events. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and creative producer, with some technical and production experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, ideas-driven environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Producer/ Head of Public Programs, you'll play a key role in producing Australia's leading ideas festival and supporting a diverse program of public talks, workshops, digital events and collaborations across The Ethics Centre's annual program.

You'll work closely with the Festival Director and Executive Producer to deliver the next edition of FODI in August 2026, while also supporting The Ethics Centre's ongoing public program including
The Ethics Of
series,
Tune Up
workshops, podcasts and special events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the planning and delivery of Festival of Dangerous Ideas and The Ethics Centre's annual program of events.
  • Coordinate scheduling, logistics and travel for festival Talent and participants.
  • Provide production and event management support across live and digital programs.
  • Manage ticketing systems, reporting and audience data in collaboration with the Communications team.
  • Support funding and partnership activities, including grant writing and acquittals.
  • Contribute to curatorial research and new project development.
  • Maintain safety and operational standards for Festival site and The Ethics Centre venues.
  • Act as a key point of communication between internal teams and external partners.

About You

You're an energetic and detail-oriented producer with a passion for contemporary ideas, culture and live events. You're equally comfortable managing logistics and engaging creatively in program development. You'll bring:

  • Proven experience in festival, live performance, or event production.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Confidence working with diverse artists, speakers and partners.
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to juggle multiple projects with competing timelines, and demanding deadlines.

Why Join Us

At The Ethics Centre, you'll be part of a dynamic team creating and providing platforms for people to convene and be part of important conversations. You'll help bring big ideas to life – from the country's most daring festival to year-round programs that challenge and help improve how we think and live, bringing ethics to the centre of our everyday lives.

The Ethics Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Applicants must be based out of Sydney, NSW, and have the right to live and work in Australia.

A position description for this role, including salary package details, can be found at

To express interest in this role, please email your Cover Letter and CV to , addressing these points in the Cover Letter (max 2 pages):

  • What you can bring to the role, addressing up to five of the Key Responsibilities outlined in the position description, referencing examples from your work history.
  • How you work in a team.
  • Why ethics is a passion of yours.
  • Anything else you think we should know.

Any questions about the role can also be directed to the Executive Producer/ Head of Public Programs via

Applications close 11pm, 20 November 2025

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please note: Applications submitted directly via recruiters or online platforms will not be accepted.

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