Project Manager, Website

CARRIAGEWORKS

Carriageworks is a thriving cultural center located on Gadigal Land in Redfern Sydney. Built within the spectacular Eveleigh Railway Workshops it hosts vibrant arts events and a thriving creative industries program. As well as popular events such as the weekly Farmers Market Sydney Writers Festival Australian Fashion Week and Sydney Contemporary Carriageworks presents its own compelling program of music theatre dance and visual arts.

CARRIAGEWORKS VALUES

• Respect Each Other: Everyone is welcome. Everyones voice is important. We learn from each other by listening with empathy and care.
• Share The Journey: Support others to be their best. We act with integrity and trust. We are collectively responsible.
• Be Adventurous: Embrace creativity. We search for courageous ideas and new opportunities.
• Take A Long View: Respect country prioritise sustainability and nurture new ways of thinking out of old. We lay foundations for generations to come.

OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the redevelopment and launch of Carriageworks new website and related digital systems. This 9-month fixed term contract will see you drive the project from start to finish from discovery and planning through to build testing launch and post-launch improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the arts and cultural sector helping create a digital experience that connects audiences to Carriageworks vibrant program of contemporary arts events and community initiatives.

Working closely with our web agency and internal teams you will keep the project moving manage stakeholders and ensure delivery is on time on budget and aligned with our goals. You will bring strong digital knowledge confidence working across systems and a proven track record delivering complex website or digital transformation projects.

If you are collaborative outcomes-focused and excited about combining your digital project skills with the arts we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to:

• Including but not limited to:
• Lead and manage the website redevelopment project acting as the liaison between Carriageworks and the web agency as well as the central point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensure that every phase of the project from discovery and design to launch supports the projects strategic priorities and revenue objectives;
• Manage all aspects of the web agency relationship including contract and Statement of Work and facilitate project delivery internally;
• Develop and manage a detailed project timeline ensuring all deliverables (including philanthropic partner reporting) are met on schedule while proactively identifying and mitigating risks or delays;
• Review of all current digital systems and implement new solutions;
• Collect and prioritise feedback and secure approvals from key stakeholders at major project milestones;
• With the Head of Marketing and Communications Website Copywriter and web agency create a content strategy and sitemap for the new website ensuring copywriter is appropriately briefed on deliverables;
• Facilitate the web agencys integration with internal and external teams;
• Manage the project budget ensuring all invoices are processed and tracked in accordance with finance processes and systems;
• Lead internal communications and provide regular project updates to key stakeholders including CEO General Manager and Director Marketing Communications and Audiences;
• Work with Head of Development on required reporting for philanthropic partner ensuring all required reports are completed on time and to brief;
• Work with Head of Marketing and Communications and Digital Marketing Manager to coordinate launch planning and execution;
• Lead the testing and content migration from the existing site portions of the build alongside the web agency;
• Testing all website integrations including Tessitura GA4 and any other supporting systems;
• Define user roles and coordinate training for internal teams on the new website ensuring appropriate user manual documentation for future use; and
• Set up templates for ongoing website reporting.

PREFERRED CRITERIA

• Proven experience managing end-to-end digital or website redevelopment projects ideally within arts culture or other ticketed or customer-facing environments.
• Strong understanding of web technologies including CMS platforms CRM integrations (preferably Tessitura) analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) and related digital systems.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to manage input expectations and approvals across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Experience managing external agencies and vendors including design development and content partners
• Proven budget management skills invoice processing and reconciliation in collaboration with finance teams
• Strong understanding of CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress or headless CMS) website integrations API concepts hosting environments accessibility standards and digital analytics.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles accessibility standards and digital best practices including SEO and the evolving landscape of AI-driven capabilities
• Experience with content strategy and development including content audits information architecture and optimisation for user experience and SEO
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office suite and confidence working with project management tools and digital filing systems

APPLY:Pleasesubmityourcover letter and your resumeto outlining your experience against the role responsibility areas. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Carriageworks values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals who may have less experience due to their unique circumstances but demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow in the role. If you are passionate about joining an exciting team and contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion we welcome your application and look forward to the unique contributions you can bring to our team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026