The Access Department ensure that our key private locations are for the right people only. This team looks after and maintains our Volunteer and Staff headquarters as well the corresponding resting areas. While a passive job, it is still an important job to stay vigilant. Each area requires two staff members to oversee entry and exit ways for volunteers and staff. If you are diligent and want to look out for fellow staff and volunteers, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure volunteer and staff headquarters are being accessed by the appropriate people
• Ensure volunteer and staff resting areas are being accessed by the appropriate people.
• Maintain cleanliness in the designated areas.
• Provide guidance to attendees, volunteers or staff to relocate to the appropriate areas.
• Liaise with the volunteer, events and security departments for breach incidents.

Be part of the team that ensures every guest’s experience runs smoothly. The Guest Logistics Department oversees the setup and coordination of guest areas, signing sessions, merchandise displays, and signing token distribution. You’ll play a key role in helping promote our guests and their merchandise to attendees.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with the setup and management of guest signing areas and merchandise tables.
• Handle the distribution of signing tokens each morning and assist with attendee queue management.
• Manage attendee flow and interactions during signing sessions to ensure efficiency and fairness.
• Coordinate with the multiple teams to maintain accurate guest schedules and movements.
• Provide friendly, professional assistance to guests and their handlers throughout the event.

Join the Guest Follower team and help take care of Animaga’s invited guests throughout their stay. This role combines hospitality and coordination: coordinating guest schedules, supporting them to feel comfortable, and helping to fulfill requests from the guest and their team.

Responsibilities:
• Assist guests with check-in, check-out, and transportation between venues.
• Escort guests to panels, signings, and scheduled appearances.
• Communicate effectively with interpreters, department heads, and Animaga staff.
• Ensure each guest’s comfort, safety, and schedule are well-maintained.

Bridge cultures and connect fans with their favourite stars as part of the Guest Interpreter team. This role requires fluent Japanese and English speakers to translate live on stage, at signing sessions, and during interviews to ensure clear and engaging communication between guests and audiences. If you feel you can capture the guests’ character and convey it to the audience via translation, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:
• Provide live interpretation for stage programs, panels, and interviews.
• Support guests during meet-and-greet sessions and backstage interactions.
• Translate essential details for scheduling, stage coordination, and announcements.
• Maintain professionalism, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity at all times.

Join the team that keeps attendees informed and brings home the magic of Animaga through official merchandise. The Info & Merchandise Department serves as a central hub for guidance, assistance, and sales of our trademark mascots Maka and Annya.

Responsibilities:
• Provide accurate event information and answer attendee enquiries.
• Assist with sales and customer service at the official merchandise booth.
• Restock items and maintain display organisation throughout the day.
• Ensure all merchandise transactions run smoothly and efficiently.

Step into the world of elegance and fashion at Animaga’s Lolita Activities Area. From themed photo booths to the beloved fashion show, this department celebrates Harajuku’s sweetest and most graceful subculture.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and setting up Lolita-themed events and displays.
• Support the coordination of the Lolita Fashion Show and related activities.
• Help attendees with the photo booth and ensure smooth event flow.
• Collaborate with community members to create an inviting, stylish atmosphere.

The MC Department works behind the scenes to keep the event’s energy flowing and ensure every announcement, performance, and segment runs seamlessly. This team supports the hosts on stage, keeping to schedule and making changes as needed. If you are enthusiastic and passionate about conveying the guests’ character to the audience and want to energise both guests and the audience, this is the position for you.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with stage staff to manage event schedules.
• Prepare cue sheets and ensure accurate communication between departments.
• Support live stage hosts with timing, transitions, and key information.
• Keep the audience engaged and informed through well-timed stage announcements.

Join the Media & Press Relations team and help manage Animaga’s relationship with accredited media. This department handles all media pass applications, onsite coordination, and communication with press, photographers.

Responsibilities:
• Review and process media pass applications.
• Coordinate onsite check-ins and provide information to approved media.
• Manage enquiries from photographers, videographers, and journalists.
• Ensure smooth coordination between the media team and Animaga departments.

Join the team that gives Animaga its voice! The PA Announcements Department handles all major public announcements across the event: from opening announcements and program highlights to sponsor messages and closing calls. If you have a clear voice and want to convey the excitement of Animaga, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver announcements for daily openings, closings, and key program updates via PA system.
• Provide accurate and timely information on scheduling, safety, and sponsor activities.
• Coordinate with stage, guest, and operations teams for consistent communication.
• Maintain professionalism and clarity in all live announcements.

Join the team that brings the magic of Animaga to life online! Our Social Media Department is the digital heartbeat of the event, capturing every exciting moment and sharing it with our community in real-time. If you have a passion for content creation, a sharp eye for great photos, or love engaging with fans on social platforms, we’d love for you to help us tell the Animaga story!

Responsibilities:

• Wander the event floor to capture high-quality photos and videos of cosplayers, stage performances, and the bustling market hall.

• Create and post real-time updates, stories, and important announcements across our social media channels, such as Instagram and TikTok.

• Collaborate with our marketing team to identify fun trends and viral moments happening live during the convention.

• Assist in monitoring social media tags and mentions to ensure our community feels seen, heard, and excited

Join the team that keeps Animaga’s digital world running! The Software & Web Development Department manages and maintains our online platforms, ensuring everything from the website to ticketing integrations operates smoothly. If you have experience in coding, web design, or backend systems, this is your chance to apply your technical skills to one of Australia’s most dynamic anime events.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain the Animaga website using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and related tools.
• Assist with system updates, plugin integrations, and page optimisation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website or software issues before and during the event.
• Collaborate with design and marketing teams to ensure a seamless digital experience.

Join the team that puts the knowledge of Animaga’s biggest fans to the test! The Trivia Department designs and runs our interactive panel games and quiz events, ensuring attendees have a fun, competitive, and engaging experience. If you have a deep knowledge of anime, manga, and gaming, along with a knack for entertaining a crowd, this is your chance to bring your energy to one of Australia’s most dynamic anime events.

Responsibilities:

• Research, write, and curate engaging trivia questions covering a wide range of Japanese pop culture topics and difficulty levels.

• Host and moderate live trivia sessions, keeping the audience energized and the event running on schedule.
  Prepare digital presentations, manage scoring systems, and coordinate prize distribution for the winners.

• Prepare physical or digital presentations, manage scoring systems, and coordinate prize distribution for the winners.