Looking for a new summer gig? CityMag rounds up the latest creative and hospo opportunities each month. In December, there’s a tattoo apprenticeship, polling booth and festival jobs up for grabs.
All Saints Tattoo
The Grange Road tattoo studio is looking for an apprentice with an art background, proven ability to draw and solid portfolio. This role is only available to someone aged 18 or above. The team of tattoo artists are looking for someone who will fit in and is professional, punctual and confident. To apply, email [email protected] introducing yourself and why you’re applying with links to your social media or online portfolio.
Find out more on Instagram, applications close January 1.
Australian Electoral Commission
The AEC is looking for paid workers to help deliver the next federal election, which will happen by May 2025. It’s specifically looking for people in three of SA’s largest electorates: Grey (which includes the Eyre Peninsula and Roxby Downs regions), Spence (including Edinburgh, Elizabeth and Salisbury) and Barker (including Bordertown and Mt Gambier).
Jobs up for grabs are casual, including working polling booths on the day or roles for up to seven weeks of the full election campaign period. To apply, register your interest via the AEC website.
Bank Street Social
Bank Street Social is looking for a cocktail bartender to join their team and create great cocktails while delivering smooth banter and sharp service. The role requires experience making cocktails and experience with local craft beer and wine. They’re after someone with a great attitude and fast-paced club service experience, with 20-30 hours up for grabs, starting immediately.
Bank Street Social is open 7 days, weekend availability is a must in this role. Apply via Seek.
Carclew
Youth arts and creativity hub Carclew are currently recruiting for two positions: a communications and marketing manager and a graphic design and marketing coordinator.
Both roles involve telling the stories of the impact of Carclew’s arts program and inspiring children and young people to get involved. View the full position descriptions via Carclew’s website and apply by December 18.
Fencesitter
Local jewellery label Fencesitter by creative Heather McNab, is after a market stall manager and workshop host to join their team. The manager role oversees its Adelaide market stalls at Gilles at the Grounds and XChange markets and public and private workshops. Hours and responsibilities will vary week-to-week, though there are usually three markets per month and two to six workshops. There’s also a more casual position working shifts at Fencesitter’s Adelaide-based market stalls involving setting up, styling and packing down stalls and chatting to customers, making sales.
For more information, see the details on Instagram and apply via email to [email protected].
Gluttony
The East End Fringe hub is recruiting for its 2025 bars team, with roles including bar staff, baristas, bar supervisors, wine and cocktail experts and floor crew. Located at Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, Gluttony has over 13 bars that serve crowds between Fringe shows with everything from coffees to specialty cocktails.
If you’re available in February and March and want to work among the Adelaide Fringe action, express your interest via Gluttony’s website.
Helpmann Academy
Helpmann Academy, an organisation supporting emerging artists in performing and visual arts, is hiring a communications and marketing manager. The role reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for building brand awareness, delivering campaigns and promoting funding and professional development opportunities. It’s a full-time role with out-of-hours work on weekends and evenings required and offered on a 12-month contract beginning in January 2025.
Find the full position description via their website and apply by 9am January 6.
LIV GOLF
The third edition of LIV Golf needs event staff to work their three merchandise tents for the sporting weekend. They’re looking for staff with retail or food and beverage experience who have great customer service skills and can organise merchandise and lift boxes.
LIV Golf is held at Grange Golf Club and shifts require flexible availability between 7am and 7pm from February 12 to February 18. To apply you must be 18 years or older. Apply via Seek, through SMAART Recruitment.
Subscribe for updates
The Grange Golf Club is also after staff to join their team and work in their newly refurbished golf shop. Find out more about this role via Seek and apply by emailing your application to [email protected] by Monday, December 23.
National Wine Centre
Located in the Botanic Gardens, the National Wine Centre is the home of wine tourism and events in Adelaide with its Wined Bar providing food, coffee and wine (duh) to visitors. It’s open 7 days and has a full-time chef role up for grabs. If you have a commercial cookery qualification, or restaurant or cafe experience and are available to work over a seven-day rotating roster, send in your resume and cover letter addressed to Executive Chef Satoshi Kikuchi via Seek.
Pirate Life Brewing
Pirate Life Brewing is on the hunt for a full-time sales representative/consultant who will assist in growing the brand. You’ve got to have sales and account management experience and be super passionate about selling the product and developing strong relationships.
Pirate Life Brewing was founded in 2014. In the next seven years, the team grew the brand to become one of the most well-known craft breweries in Australia.
If this sounds like the job for you, see the full job description and apply via Seek.
State Opera SA
An emerging producer intern position, shared between State Opera South Australia and Country Arts SA and supported by funding through Creative Australia, is now open. The team is looking for someone who wants to start a career in the arts and cultural identities. This paid internship program is a two-year contract and is best suited to someone at the beginning of their career who wants to build skills and experiences in the key areas of performing arts and opera production.
Find the full position description via the State Opera website and apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications close on January 24.
The Garden of Unearthly Delights
It’s almost that time of year again. Mad March is fast approaching, and The Garden of Unearthly Delights is hiring. They’re looking to fill a range of different positions including front-of-house staff and supervisors, box office staff and supervisors, bar staff and supervisors, technical staff, bump-in and bump-out crew and season site crew.
If any of these sound like a temporary position for you, then apply via The Garden’s website.
West Avenue Espresso & Kitchen
West Avenue Espresso & Kitchen, located in Edinburgh, is on the hunt for a barista/front-of-house staff member. Unlike most hospo places that are open all weekend long, this position only requires you to work Monday to Friday from approximately 6am until 1:30pm. They’re looking for someone bubbly, hard-working and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The role starts in January 2025. Apply by emailing [email protected], DMing them on Instagram or visiting in-store.