Careers & Volunteering
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia's largest annual ticketed event where we come together to celebrate the vital role that agriculture plays in the health and wealth of our nation and applaud the highest achievers in agricultural excellence. Non-stop competitions, a delicious variety of Show food to enjoy and a thrilling entertainment program with a spectacular fireworks finale every night is just some of the highlights of this 12-day event.
- Volunteering
- Careers
- Sydney Royal Easter Show Internship Program
Volunteering
Why Volunteer?
Our 500-plus Sydney Royal Easter Show volunteers are a diverse and inclusive community of like-minded people of a broader base of nearly 3,000 volunteers that provide important support to the delivery of the Show. The fun, excitement, and community spirit draw volunteers back to the Show year after year. Without volunteers generously giving their time to the Show it would not be the successful event that it is today.
The volunteers at the Sydney Royal Easter Show elevate the overall experience for our visitors through their outstanding assistance and commitment to excellent customer service. They play crucial roles as welcoming and directional ushers, information agents, and supporters during educational and agricultural activities for children. These dedicated volunteers operate in various pavilions focused on agriculture, animals, and education, actively contributing to the creation of a captivating, thrilling, and educational experience for all Show-goers .
Join our team and discover the Show from a unique perspective. You'll have the chance to forge new friendships and be captivated and delighted by our accomplishments.
If you wish to volunteer at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show, submit your expression of interest.
Kindly note that the minimum age requirement for volunteering at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is 16 years old. Additionally, individuals who are 18 years or older must possess a valid Working With Children number (WWCC).
Your commitment to volunteer at the SRES will be recognised and rewarded with:
- Official volunteers' uniform (polo, shirt, hat, drink bottle, and belt bag)
- Exclusive access to our Volunteer Green Room
- 12-day Show access including public transport
- Chef cooked meal on us for each shift
- Official 2024 Volunteer Show Pin
- Receive two any-day, tickets to share with your friends or family to have fun at the Show
- Rewards and recognition program
- Thank-you party after the Show
- Annual Christmas party invitation
If you are 18 years or older, it is a legal requirement that you possess a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) to volunteer at the Show. The WWCC is free for volunteers and is valid for five years. You can apply for your WWCC at the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
If you are under the age of 18, you will require your parent/guardian's consent.
Your work health and safety are important to us. Volunteering at the Show requires a level of fitness and walking and standing are involved in all our roles. Your official volunteer uniform hat is too be worn in all outdoor venues, and comfortable closed shoes are also required.
The Show is an agriculturally based event, and you may be in the presence of, or near, all types of food produce, plants and animals including, but not limited to, flowers, peanuts, hay, straw, livestock, horses, poultry, or domestic animals.
Volunteers will be required to complete an online Work, Health & Safety Induction before Show.
Careers
Job Vacancies at the Easter Show
Whether staging the Sydney Royal Easter Show, hosting major events and exhibitions at Sydney Showground, or running programs that support agriculture, there's never a dull moment working at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.
View current job listings for Easter Show, Royal Agricultural Society and Sydney Showground here.
Job Opportunities
ACES Group are seeking casual Security Officers to work a range of roles at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Follow this link to find out more. Click here to apply.
Carnival Caterings P/L is looking to employ skilled Baristas for Coffee outlets, aswell as enthusiastic individuals to work in Fish & Chips and Fairy Floss outlets.
If you are interested click here to show your interest with your resume attached.
Ever wanted to work in the Showbag Pavilion? Now you can, there are selling and retail opportunities available with our commercial exhibitors. Click here to show your interest with your resume attached.
Sydney Royal Easter Show Internship Program
At the RAS, we understand how important and helpful it is to get hands-on experience when beginning your career. The Sydney Royal Easter Show Internship Program offers essential practical media experience, vital networking opportunities, and potential employment pathways for third or fourth-year University students studying Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism.
This is a unique and fun opportunity to get ‘behind-the-scenes’ of the Show, see how it is run, and gain professional experience in the workplace. Interns will be based onsite in the media centre, working alongside a team of media and PR professionals, to provide support in managing media and drafting media materials for this year’s Show.
Applications for the 2024 Internship Program are now closed.