Words on the Waves is powered by people who love big ideas, deep conversations and truly great events.
Behind every inspiring session, every signed book, and every buzzing festival week is a team of passionate volunteers and a small committee working year-round to keep the magic alive.
We’re looking for new people to join our committee – to help shape a festival that celebrates storytelling in all its forms and keeps our creative community thriving.
If you’ve got a big love for literature and literacy, and experience in event production, fundraising, or community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
Words on the Waves organising committee in late 2024
We are particularly recruiting for the following Committee Member roles:
- Community Grants and Outreach: Point of contact for community groups to ensure smooth and positive continuation of these essential relationships, while also researching and preparing for community grant opportunities.
- Operations Support: Provides operational and production support to ensure smooth delivery of events and activities.
- Asset Management: Manages the festival’s physical assets – including banners, merchandise, gifts, and furniture – to ensure their effective use, storage, and maintenance.
- Box Office: Provides friendly, efficient customer service at the festival box office, assisting with ticket sales, check-ins, and general attendee enquiries.
Have any questions? Feel free to email Festival Director Angela on program@wordsonthewaves.com.au
Please note: this is a volunteer opportunity.
THANK YOU – THIS CALLOUT IS NOW CLOSED.
A thank you event for our Volunteers and Committee members
Words on the Waves is a registered charity, and the first and only writers’ festival to take place on the scenic Central Coast.
Its mission is: To deliver an immersive annual festival of stories, ideas and connection, set against the scenic Central Coast, and to enrich the cultural landscape of the region year-round.
Its goals are: • To establish a sustainable and growing organisation that enriches the cultural landscape of the Central Coast through a consistent flow of events • To deliver a program that’s diverse, thought-provoking, and has a commitment to place and community • To foster literacy in the next generation of readers and writers • To attract visitors to the region, showcasing its natural and cultural offerings, local artists and businesses • To create an intimate gathering place for readers and writers to connect • To showcase Australian authors and their stories
The Words on the Waves 2026 dates are May 27 – May 31. The program will be revealed in April 2026. Sign up to the mailing list here.
