Job vacancies at the Royal Adelaide Show 2024 now open, offering high hourly rates

The Royal Adelaide Show is just a couple of months off, and the hunt to fill hundreds of jobs vacancies is now on – some with big paypackets. See all the roles on offer.

Sheep watching or wandering the grounds as mascot Wheatie, find out what fun jobs are on offer at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Picture: Tom Huntley

The chance to score more than $50 an hour while working at the state’s biggest party officially opens on Saturday, with big paychecks on offer for new and unique roles.

The Royal Adelaide Show will engage around 10,000 workers and volunteers from opening day on August 31 to through to the final gate shutting on September 8.

Wages vary depending on the role, with some offering up to $56.18 an hour, and include security staff, labourers, hospitality workers, retail workers, cleaners, bin runners, and casual food and beverage attendants.

Some jobs are already being open for applications, while others are yet to be advertised. Thousands of positions will need to be filled, meaning big pay packets for the nine days.

Kyle Leatham, a general hand with Pinnacle People, said working for the show was “definitely worth it” for those looking to grab some extra cash and get up close and personal with the show’s unique experiences.

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Kyle Leatham, 20, will be working as a general hand at the Royal Adelaide Show this year. Picture: Tom Huntley

“It’ll be something you’ll never forget, there’s not many other places where you can get the same diversity of work, or different people that you meet,” the 20-year-old said.

“It’s a great place to build up some money and experiences that you might not be able to elsewhere.”

Royal Adelaide Show marketing manager Jordan Philp said the rollout of job openings signalled an “exciting milestone” in the event’s calendar.

“It takes a cast of thousands to deliver an event of this size, that is during the event, but also in the lead up to with just over 60 days to go, it really is all hands on deck,” Ms Philp said.

“Shortly, we will start to build our beloved Showbag Hall, then there’s marquees, horse stables, stages, commercial sites and competition arenas.

“All of our staff, contractors and volunteers play an integral role in delivering South Australia’s most-loved community event.”

Mr Leatham, Wheatie and Prakash Lama from Australian Green Clean are excited for the lead up to the Show. Picture: Tom Huntley

Australian Green Clean, a South Australian waste management company responsible for ensuring more than 96 per cent of all waste from the major event is diverted from landfill, is looking to fill more than 150 roles.

Green Clean managing director Charlie Sykes said the roles were significant in their support of the “beloved” community event.

“Our staff play a crucial role in the smooth running of the show, so we are looking for individuals with plenty of flexibility to work throughout the event,” Ms Sykes said.

“Award rates vary across the weekend, with some roles offering up to $56.18 per hour for Sundays, plus super.

“We regularly have staff return to us each year, but are always looking to add new people to the team. There are also further opportunities for staff beyond the show, including the Adelaide 500 in November.”