Createability Host Organisations

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) is a cultural and performing arts venue in the heart of Bathurst, providing a diverse range of performances and events to the local community and visitors. We are also committed to producing new, professional theatre works by local artists through our Local Stages program. We are proud to be a hub for the performing arts in Central West NSW. We are a space that collaborates with people with disabilities -  whether as theatre-makers, arts workers or in our audiences. We began our inclusive performing arts program, 'Compareo' in 2020. Compareo means "be visible, be present". 

Location: Bathurst, Regional NSW 

Internship Title 1: Directing, Producing, Facilitation

Role Description: A 4-week internship for an artist to gain experience directing a new disability-led theatre show with BMEC's performance collective 'Compareo'. You will gain experience in leading a rehearsal room, facilitation, choreography and writing. Then work with our Creative Producer to learn everything involved in producing a new theatre work.  

Key Duties: 

• Working with the Director of 'Compareo', our inclusive performing arts collective, during rehearsals and workshop facilitation  
• Co-creating a devised and disability-led theatre piece  
• Scriptwriting  
• Planning rehearsal schedules and production timelines  
• Managing relationships with artists  
• Planning and promoting a show  
• Grant-writing (including budgets)

Internship Title 2: Arts Management and Production (Technical) 

Role Description: A 4-week internship for an arts worker interested in training in the Production, Technical, Operations and Management aspects of theatre. You will learn from our venue technicians about operating shows and equipment. With further training in marketing, contracts, programming, and many more areas of venue management.

Key Duties: 

• Working with the Venue Manager or Technical/Operations Manger in daily operations  
• Marketing and strategy, including liaising with media outlets, and social media  
• Meeting and observing touring companies and shows  
• Learning any relevant administrative skills, e.g. box office, contractual, bookings and finance aspects of running a venue 

Located on Dharawal land in the heart of South West Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre (CAC) is a leading cultural facility of Campbelltown City Council. CAC is recognised for its quality and innovative programming where collaboration is central to the way it works with artists, communities, and partners to present new work that tells relevant stories, challenges perceptions and amplifies diverse perspectives.

Location: Campbelltown, Western Sydney 

Internship Title: Createability Internship: Campbelltown Arts Centre 

Role Description: Our Createability Intern will work across artforms, programs and roles to gain insight into the possibilities of what it looks like to "work in the arts", this will include working with the curatorial team, assisting in the performance program as well working on our Education team and Public Program. 

Key Duties: 

• Assisting in the planning of your internship, determining your interests.
• Working with curatorial team on the delivery of the Biennale of Sydney at CAC as needed.
• Working with the performance team on the delivery of dance/ performance/ music works as needed. 

• Working with the education team on the delivery of programs and excursions. 

• Working with the Creative Engagement team on the planning and delivery of our public program. 

• Visitor Services and Front of House. 

• Administrative assistance as needed. 

Erth Visual & Physical Inc. is recognised internationally as an innovator of visual and physical theatre and a creator of brave unbridled work for young people. With a prime focus on environmental sustainability, conservation and social justice, the company’s core motivation is the creation of emotionally impactful artistic work which through connecting with audiences of all ages, educates, inspires, motivates and empowers people to make an impact in the world through their own actions. 

Location: Marrickville, Sydney

Internship Title: Puppet Making internship 

Role Description: In the Puppet Making internship the intern will assist in the construction of puppets that will be used in Erth’s internationally renowned shows. The intern will work closely with Erth’s Head of Design and will assist with digital design, material sourcing, construction and maintenance of touring puppets. 

Key Duties: 

• General maintenance of touring puppets
• Assisting in digital design of future projects
• Assisting in construction of small costume pieces or set pieces
• Assisting in recording projects throughout timeline 

CuriousWorks exists at the intersection of contemporary multi-arts practice and community arts and cultural development. 

We nurture the ideas and the potential of art makers and future cultural leaders. We engage deeply and meaningfully with artists, audiences, communities, and collaborators to produce and present new Australian work and cultural experiences that speak to the hyper-local of our home grounds in South West Sydney, and resonate beyond. 

We do this through commissioning new local work, co-creating cultural experiences, providing arts education programs, generating leadership and skills development opportunities, partnering in research and cultural development initiatives, and advocating for systemic change. 

Location: Fairfield, Western Sydney 

Internship Title: TBC - to be co-created

Role Description: The intern can choose to work with any/all of the CuriousWorks team in the following areas:

• Arts admin/management - working with Andrea Nealy (Admin Officer) and Kiriaki Zakinthinos (CEO) 

• Creative Producing - working with Miranda Aguilar, Samantha Barahona and Vandana Ram 

• Communications and Marketing - working with Jenny Trinh 

Key Duties: Key duties (as well as the role description) will be co-created with the intern based on their areas of interest and professional development goals. 

PYT Fairfield envisions a world where anyone from anywhere can dare to make art and place it on stages worldwide. 

We exist to offer young and emerging artists from Western Sydney a solid foundation with which to build on their creativity. We share our expertise and create an environment that enables artists to grow and flourish, so that our arts landscape showcases a more reflective Australia. 

PYT Fairfield envisions a world where anyone from anywhere can dare to make art and place it on stages worldwide. 

We exist to offer young and emerging artists from Western Sydney a solid foundation with which to build on their creativity. We share our expertise and create an environment that enables artists to grow and flourish, so that our arts landscape showcases a more reflective Australia. 

Location: Fairfield, Western Sydney

Internship Title 1: Associate Producer

Role Description: This role will work closely with PYT’s team to support the development and delivery of new theatre projects. They will assist with project coordination, artist liaison, and production logistics, gaining insight into the full lifecycle of a creative work. The role includes contributing to audience engagement, supporting workshops and rehearsals. 

Key Duties: 

• Assist the Producer and Artistic Director in coordinating projects, rehearsals, and events.  

• Support the delivery of new theatre works, including scheduling, logistics, and artist liaison.  

• Contribute to communication and administration tasks such as emails, budgeting support, and documentation.  

• Help coordinate workshops, community engagement activities, and creative development sessions. 

Internship Title 2: Marketing Intern

Role Description: The Marketing Intern will support PYT’s communications and audience engagement activities, assisting with social media, digital content creation, and promotional campaigns. Working alongside the Producer and Marketing team, they’ll gain hands-on experience in arts marketing, storytelling, and community outreach within a collaborative, inclusive theatre environment. 

Key Duties: 

• Assist with marketing and audience engagement, including social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.  

• Participate in creative discussions, offering ideas and feedback during project development. 

Performance Space has been a leader in contemporary art practice for over 40 years, championing risk, experimentation, and new creative expression. Based in Sydney, we nurture innovative artists and present groundbreaking works from Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our flagship program, Liveworks Festival, is held biannually each October at Carriageworks, showcasing bold new works in an intensive festival environment. Additionally, our annual program, including Queer Development Program (QDP) and the Experimental Choreographic Program (ECP) supports experimental  artists in developing their performance ideas and industry connections. 

Performance Space has been a leader in contemporary art practice for over 40 years, championing risk, experimentation, and new creative expression. Based in Sydney, we nurture innovative artists and present groundbreaking works from Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our flagship program, Liveworks Festival, is held biannually each October at Carriageworks, showcasing bold new works in an intensive festival environment. Additionally, our Queer Development Program (QDP) supports queer artists in developing their performance ideas and industry connections, furthering queer creativity in Australia. 

Location: Eveleigh, Sydney 

Internship Title 1: Associate Producer 

Role Description: The intern will work with our programming team to help deliver the 2026 Queer Development Program or/and Experimental Choreographic Program. This includes supporting artists, assisting on delivery of programs, and contributing to access and inclusion initiatives. The four-week role can offer hands-on experience in festival programming and creative production. 

Key Duties: 

• Assist in the organisation of artist logistics, including travel, accommodation, and sourcing materials  

• Support the delivery of our Queer Development Program and/or Experimental Choreographic Program by working closely with artists and the programming team  

• Participate in team meetings, and contribute to planning and problem-solving processes  

• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, and maintaining documentation for project tracking  

• Research and contribute to festival programming and artist development opportunities 

Internship Title 2: Development Coordinator

Role Description: The intern will work closely with our Development & Operations Manager to deliver key donor events, maintain our CRM database and prepare funding applications. Hands-on tasks will develop strong skills in database management - which is applicable across development, marketing and operations - and the planning and execution of events. 

Key Duties:  

• Assist in the planning and delivery of a donor event such as an artist talk or fundraising dinner, including event logistics, designing invitation collateral, managing RSVPs and artist liaising.  

• Collaborate with teams across PSpace to ensure smooth event delivery.  

• Assist in the management of PSpace’s CRM database, which is utilised across marketing and development to maintain records of ticket sales, marketing and donor interactions.  

• Support the preparation of written and budgetary material for funding applications.  

• Participate in staff team meetings, and contribute to planning and problem-solving processes. 

Internship Title: Tech/production/admin 

Role Description: Support any areas of technical and production in lighting, sound, scenic art, props, costumes 

Key Duties: Assisting technicians 

The House that Dan Built (The House) supports girls and women to find their voice - to be heard, to connect, to share joy.  Our program of activities is a strategic investment toward realising two specific complementary goals: 

1. Generate vocal performances suitable for programming by venues, festivals and events synonymous with artistic excellence; and
2. Unearth and propel the careers of the next generation of female composers, songwriters and performers locally, regionally, nationally.

Location: Haymarket, Sydney 

Internship Title: Creative Project Support Internship 

Role Description: 8 week program application: This role is designed to fit the skills, interests, and goals of the selected intern, ensuring an impactful experience. The House operates across three areas—performance, education, and arts management. The specific  role will be developed in collaboration with staff to ensure alignment with objectives. 

Key Duties: Possibilities include:  

• Coordinate event logistics and scheduling.  

• Assist with artist and partner communications 

• Support access strategies -friendly spaces) 

• Contribute to marketing materials and social media content 

• Participate in team meetings and project planning 

• Provide assistance during events and performances 

WestWords: Western Sydney Centre for Writing is a literature development organisation. We facilitate, create and share the stories of Western Sydney, and beyond. We create developmental pathways and platforms for the emerging writers and literature from contemporary Australia and dedicated to the celebrate and share the stories from this dynamic region through live and digital events programs and as a trade publisher. 

Location: Parramatta, Western Sydney 

Internship Title: Assistant Producer 

Role Description: Reporting to WestWords Creative Producer the eight week position would assist and support the delivery of our core programming including WestWords Books, our community and trade publication arm. 

The role could be taken over a longer period, working a 3-4 day week. 

Key Duties: The role would assist with the delivery of WestWords core activity including: 

• project management 

• event management 

• social media marketing 

• curating and producing publications for our community and trade imprints. 

• editing 

• copy writing 

ABC - public broadcaster. Compass ABC TV explores the Australian soul - our beliefs, our ethical dilemmas and the changing face of our spirituality. 

Location: Ultimo, Sydney

Our ABC Children and Family Department creates bold and distinctive screen and audio content for Australian kids (and their grown ups). We offer a slate of animation, live action entertainment and factual titles. We are a diverse and inclusive team who are committed to telling stories representative of all Australia to our youngest audiences. 

Location: Ultimo, Sydney

Programming, Acquisitions & Streaming department looks after the programming of ABC broadcast, digital channels and ABC iview, including the acquisition of content to support commissioned content. 

Location: Ultimo, Sydney 

Internship Title: Data Coordinator 

Role Description: Supporting the Programming, Acquisitions & Streaming department with data creation and management, relating to promos and content metadata for improved audience experience on ABC iview and broadcast. 

Key Duties:  

• House number creation for on air promos
• Metadata entry for skip intro/skip recap/skip end credits cue points across our broader catalogue
• Clip autoplay previews via the MAM 

Bus Stop Films is Australia's leading disability-led inclusive filmmaking organisation. Operating for 16 years across film, TV, and commercial production, we upskill people with disabilities, create award-winning content, advocate for inclusion, and facilitate employment in the screen industry. With 220 participants across 16 locations, we produce films reaching 45+ million viewers globally while providing authentic career pathways for people with disability. 

Location: Carlton, Sydney 

Internship Title: Inclusive Filmmaking Digital Content Intern

Role Description: This 4/8 week internship provides hands-on film production experience. Working with our production team led by COO/Head of Screen Dianna La Grassa, the intern will gain professional skills across all production aspects while contributing to programs that are changing the screen industry/ creating employment pathways for people with disability.

Key Duties:  

• Assist Accessible Filmmaking Program classes across Sydney locations 

• Support film shoots as production assistant, where possible, (equipment, continuity, runner duties) 

• Assist with our social media channels and uploading content.  

• Support national showcase event production  

• Learn inclusive production practices and accessibility protocols  

• Administrative support for production department  

• Other duties as required e.g. capture images and quotes for marketing 

Endemol Shine Australia (ESA), a Banijay Entertainment company, comprises proven leaders in television and digital production whose shows have become ratings hits. ESA’s slate represents the most exciting and popular programming on Australian free-to-air networks and pay TV channels – including MasterChef Australia, Australian Survivor, The Summit, LEGO Masters, Married at First Sight, Gogglebox, Hunted, Tipping Point, Deal or No Deal, and the International Emmy Award winning Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds, as well as acclaimed dramas including NCIS: Sydney, RFDS, The Claremont Murders and Bali 2002. 

Location: McMahons Point, Sydney 

Internship Title: Scripted Development Intern 

Role Description: This role will work closely and collaboratively with the Scripted Drama team. The candidate will have access to the scripted projects throughout their various stages, from development through to production. This includes scripts, creating pitch materials, assisting with applications, observing in brainstorming and gaining an administrative understanding of industry practices. 

Key Duties:  

• Provide notes on materials for scripted projects for Producers
• Be involved in brainstorming rooms (where appropriate)
• Shadow team members in order to build industry knowledge about market trends, broadcasters, financing, production process and better understand how creative development feeds into these areas
• Provide script coverage on new pitch submissions and potential option considerations such as books, podcasts and plays
• Assist in and observe drafting applications, development budgets and schedules where appropriate 

Far South Film Festival (FSFF) 

Location: Merimbula, Regional NSW 

Internship Title 1: FSFF Production Assistant 

Role Description: The Far South Film Festival is seeking a Production Assistant for the 2026 festival. This role will support the Festival Director, Producer, and team. Responsibilities will be customized to the intern's skills and interests, offering focused development in one or two areas or a broader range of duties. 

Key Duties: 

1. Prep Period 

• Attend weekly Festival Prep meetings (partial online participation possible.) 

• Scope/theme sessions 

• Re-brand and new website sessions 

• Budget sessions 

• Scheduling sessions 

• Marketing/Publicity/ PR meetings 

• Catering sessions 

• VIP sessions
• Assist with filmmaker enquiries
• Assist with preparation of publicity materials
• Assist/participate in Jury Sessions
• Assist with Preparation of digital Festival assets
• Assist with Community Outreach
• Assist with workshops/panels/screenings leading up to the Festival 

2. Festival Period (14 & 15 August 2026) 

• Assist with prep for Opening Night & Festival Day 

• Assist with Event on Opening Night & Festival Day 

Internship Title 2: FSF Production Assistant 

Role Description: Production Assistant for various independent productions occurring in 2026 in the SE NSW region 

Key Duties: The Far South Film Production Assistant will support various film productions in SE NSW during 2026. These productions encompass music videos, commercials, and narrative or documentary films (short or feature-length), across all stages of development, pre-production, shooting, or post-production. Experienced participants may also develop an original idea. Work areas will be tailored to the intern's location, mobility skills, experience, and interests, with options for focusing on one or two specific areas or a variety of duties across different productions and departments. 

The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is Australia’s multicultural and multilingual broadcaster. Our purpose is to inspire all Australians to explore, respect and celebrate our diverse world, and to contribute to an inclusive society. We deliver distinctive television, radio and digital content in more than 60 languages, with a focus on telling stories that reflect contemporary Australia. 

Location: Artarmon, Sydney 

Internship Title: Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Role Description: The role will provide opportunities to gain insight into the commissioning process, observe production environments, and connect with different SBS teams. The intern will be supported through regular check-ins, mentoring, and structured learning opportunities to ensure the placement is both accessible and professionally valuable. 

Key Duties:  

• Assisting with diversity and inclusion research, including collaborating on resources to inform content and internal projects  

• Supporting project coordination across D&I initiatives, including tracking timelines, preparing documentation, and helping manage communications  

Founded in 1972 by a young Michael Gudinski, the Group began life with the formation of Mushroom Records and Mushroom Music Publishing. 

The Mushroom Group is a family-orientated company, and that family includes our artists, staff and partners. Mushroom is home to more than 300 of the world’s most experienced, creative and passionate people; working closely with thousands of artists and organisations worldwide – year in, year out. 

Location: Woolloomooloo, Sydney 

Internship Title: Internship at the Mushroom Group

Role Description: Rotation through our divisions, including PR, Labels, creative and content 

Key Duties:  

• Working with staff to research social media trends 

• Shadow team members 

• Data administration 

• Attend team meetings 

• Organising events or reports as needed  

• Administration duties 

The Annex works with talent, management and labels to deliver tailor-made marketing strategy and bespoke product launches and campaigns. We offer a wide range of services, which include DSP strategy, project management, international exploitation and creative direction. 

Location: Redfern, Sydney

Internship Title: Audience Development Intern

Role Description: Support The Annex team with marketing campaigns in social media and strategy. Stay updated with trends and insights to enhance campaigns. Contribute to curating EDMs for artist marketing, driving audience engagement through targeted content and innovative approaches. 

Key Duties: 

• Conducting research to support marketing strategies
• Staying informed on industry trends and competitors
• Managing social media content uploads, monitoring engagement and performance
• Handling administrative tasks to help support team projects.
• Contributing to creative initiatives, assisting with the development of campaigns and generating innovative ideas for artist campaigns. 

triple j is Australia’s biggest youth media brand: we’re right across video, social, digital and also doing audio via podcasts and radio. We passionately champion new music, help local acts get a leg up, explore pop culture, news, and anything that matters to young people. Our broader network includes our sister stations triple j Unearthed and Double J. We also love live music and have been recording it at pubs, clubs and festivals for our audience for nearly 50 years. 

Location: Ultimo, Sydney 

Internship Title: Special Events Assistant

Role Description: Across 8 weeks, you'll develop skills and experience working on special projects with a music, radio, and youth culture focus.

Key Duties: 

• Under close direction, research ideas for event coverage and activations, including community organisations, regional stories including Indigenous history, general geographical and historical information and more. 

• Help research content and talent to best represent the local area. 

• Under the direction of the EP, Special Events, assist with planning content for radio and online. 

• Under close direction, write briefs for content and the triple j team. 

• Assist with other tasks as directed by triple j's EP, Special Events. 

• Research best practice models for event accessibility.

Location: Wollongong, Regional NSW

Internship Title 1 : Events & Production Assistant  

Role Description: This internship is ideal for someone interested in learning how live events come together—from the ground up. You'll be involved in the planning and delivery of events, working closely with our production and operations team. 

Key Duties: 

• Assisting with event planning and logistics. 

• Supporting on-site event delivery and pack-down. 

• Helping coordinate production schedules and supplier bookings. 

• Attending team meetings and contributing ideas.  

• General admin support and documentation 

Internship Title 2 : Marketing & Content Assistant

Role Description: Perfect for someone interested in music, design, and digital storytelling. You'll help bring our events to life online and support our marketing team with campaigns, content, and communications. 

Key Duties: 

• Creating and scheduling social media posts  

• Assisting with email campaigns and artist announcements  

• Helping capture and edit content (photo, video, audio)  

• Updating website and event listings  

• Researching audiences and engagement trends