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Adelaide Fringe Staff & Venue Techs

Looking to expand your theatre production skills? Join our 2026 Adelaide Fringe team (paid positions).

The Mill is seeking theatre technicians with stage management experience/interest to work with us across the 2026 Adelaide Fringe.

We have 2-3 roles on offer, with staff interchanging between theatre tech and stage manager responsibilities. This dynamic gig is best suited to people with a moderate to high level of theatre production and QLAB skills, who enjoy collaborating with performers from a range of disciplines.

Key skills:

  • Plotting and operating LX and AV for live performances across theatre, dance, experimental / hybrid performance, live music and cabaret

  • Familiarity with QLAB v4.7 and above

  • Availability Monday February 2 - March 22, 2026. 4-5 days / nights per week

  • Great interpersonal skills and a good hustle

Our 2026 Adelaide Fringe season will run Wednesday to Sunday, with an average night consisting of 3-4 shows. Technical rehearsals on Mondays and Tuesdays, during daytime hours.

The Mill pays LPA rates on a casual basis, with penalty rates awarded as required.

Dedicated box office / FOH staff and ushers will be provided for all shows.

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Applications close: November 1, 5pm

Note: Applications will be assessed as they are submitted, first in best dressed. Submit your CV and a cover letter.

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WAYIN:THI Collective

WAYIN:THI Collective is a bold new platform grounded in culture, self-determination, and performance-making.

The Collective is dedicated to amplifying the voices of South Australian First Nations dance and performance artists, creating greater visibility and recognition for their powerful stories and creative practice.

The Mill is proud to make this initiative possible - producing, programming, and providing the infrastructure that supports Creative Leaders Caleena Sansbury and Kaine Sultan-Babij as they bring this vision to life. The Mill continues its strong commitment to advocating for and mentoring First Nations artists, building on the legacy of its First Nations Dance Program.

Guided by Caleena and Kaine’s deep cultural knowledge, movement practice, and storytelling, WAYIN:THI will lead artists through collaborative creative processes towards bold new dance works and performance outcomes.

This is movement. This is story. This is WAYIN:THI.

WAYIN:THI means move and or flow in Kaurna language.

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Reception + Venue Volunteers

Reception and Gallery Supervisor Role

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are the face of The Mill and play a key role in welcoming people to our venue.

They are the point of contact for members of the public who reach out to us (in person or via phone) and are responsible for making a positive first impression. They welcome visitors, artists and audiences into our spaces and make sure they feel well looked after.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are also responsible for ensuring we are a great place to work and visit; helping us to keep clean, tidy, safe and professional.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors work closely with our team in completing a wide range of venue-oriented duties, in and around our spaces and alongside our artistic community.

This is a 1-3 day/PW volunteering role, please send a CV and/or short bio and list any relevant experience working in creative environments, arts organisations, galleries and or hospitality. 

Applications will be assessed on arrival.

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Venue Manager Assistant

The Venue Manager Assistant plays a key role in supporting The Mill’s Venue Manager with hands-on maintenance and building upkeep.

We're looking for volunteers with:

  • 4-8 hours availability weekly or fortnightly

  • A desire to develop their arts experience

  • A good level of physical fitness

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