Careers - Playwriting Australia

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join Australia’s leading national company supporting the development of new writing for performance. Based in our office in The Rocks, Sydney the Playwriting Australia team is a small but dedicated bunch. See below for current opportunities.

Playwriting Australia is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, those from regional communities and people experiencing disability.

Interns

Join the best playwrights, directors, dramaturgs and actors from around the country in rehearsal as part of our major annual events, the National Play Festival and our New Play Development programs. You’ll be responsible for keeping the rehearsal room running smoothly, assisting the director, dramaturg and cast with day to day set-up and keeping track of the scripts. You’ll also be in the room observing the script development processes that goes on behind closed doors. Please contact our Artistic Coordinator Leila Enright by email info@pwa.org.au or phone 02 8274 0900 to express your interest.

Seeking Applications for Associate Director

Playwriting Australia is seeking applications from senior and mid-career artists for the role of Associate Director. This role is based in Sydney and is four days per week. The Associate Director is a key team member, essential to the delivery of PWA’s ambitious vision. Working closely with the Artistic Director, the role works across all PWA’s programs, planning activities, collaborating with artists, companies and communities across the country. For more information click here.