Employment
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Join our team to present Brisbane’s most anticipated event of the year.
With opportunities to work across all aspects of the festival — from programming and marketing to partnerships and operations — our people are ambitious and agile dreamers who make the impossible possible through passion, hard work, and care.
All current vacancies are listed here, with most of our roles traditionally advertised in February, March, and June.
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Administration Coordinator
Build your administrative career within one of Australia’s leading arts festivals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator to keep our fast-paced office humming through dynamic, action-based support.
Reporting to the Administration Manager, this role is primarily responsible for office coordination, systems and administrative processes, while also assisting with executive scheduling, documentation, and logistics.
As the first point of contact for visitors and general enquiries, the role plays an important part in maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment. The position is suited to an early-career administrator looking to build experience in a fast-paced, creative organisation.
How to apply
Download the Position Description and submit your application through the link.
Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. Short-listed applicants should be available for interview after the application closing date. All applications are strictly confidential.
Applications Close : 5pm, Tuesday 7 April 2026
Signage and Site-Design Coordinator
This way to Brisbane Festival!
Ready to see your work in lights and help set the city ablaze with colour this September?
The Signage and Site-Design Coordinator is a key role within the Programming Department, with aspects that span across both the Marketing and Technical Departments. Responsible for planning and delivering the Brisbane Festival signage requirements in collaboration with Producers and the Brand Manager, this role coordinates the timely planning, collation, fabrication and installation of all signage needs for various locations across the Festival.
In addition, this role supports the Site Designer in managing, tracking and reconciling the site design budget and fabricating and sourcing any printed elements that form part of the site design. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, fastidious budget management and reconciliation, time management, responsibility and a passion for excellence in the arts.
How to apply
Download the Position Description and submit your application through the link.
Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. A cover letter is optional. Short-listed applicants should be available for interview after the application closing date.
Applications Close: 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026, unless the position is filled prior.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications are strictly confidential.
Associate Producer
Get ready to support and collaborate with the artists and people who bring the festival to life.
The Associate Producers work under the guidance of a Producer or Creative Producer to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of delegated projects within the Brisbane Festival artistic program.
The role provides comprehensive project, administrative, and operational support across a range of productions, events, and site-based works. The Associate Producer is responsible for coordinating artist logistics, maintaining schedules and documentation, supporting budget administration, and assisting with on-ground delivery during Festival operations.
There are multiple Associate Producer positions within the 2026 team. These are fixed term (part-time and full-time) contracts with varied start dates depending on project allocation, with commencement dates between May and July and concluding in early to mid-October.
How to apply
Download the Position Description and submit your application through the link.
Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. A cover letter is optional. Short-listed applicants should be available for interview after the application closing date.
Applications Close: 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026, unless the positions are filled prior.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications are strictly confidential.
Front of House Manager
Ready to welcome Brisbane Festival?
The Front of House Manager leads the planning and delivery of Front of House (FOH) operations across Brisbane Festival, with primary responsibility for overseeing all FOH services at the Festival’s hub. This role ensures that Brisbane Festival operates to the highest standards of service, presentation and patron experience, while also providing strategic leadership and operational support to FOH teams across all festival venues and sites.
The Front of House Manager is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding and rostering of FOH staff in alignment with program and site requirements. They provide strong on-the-ground leadership, supervising teams in venue to ensure consistent, professional and welcoming service for patrons, clients, artists and stakeholders. Through proactive management, clear communication and a focus on excellence, the role ensures a seamless and high-quality audience experience across the Festival footprint.
How to apply
Download the Position Description and submit your application through the link.
Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. A cover letter is optional. Short-listed applicants should be available for interview after the application closing date.
Applications Close: 5pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026, unless the positions are filled prior.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications are strictly confidential.
Producer
Brisbane Festival is seeking an organised, arts-loving producer to help deliver the 2026 artistic program to Brisbane.
Under the direction of the Program Director and in service of the artistic vision set by the Artistic Director, the Producer leads the delivery of delegated events within Brisbane Festival’s artistic program.
The role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery, including stakeholder engagement, contracting, budget management and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within approved budgets. The Producer oversees Associate Producers and event staff, providing clear leadership, guidance and support across planning and delivery phases.
How to apply
Download the Position Description and submit your application through the link.
Please provide your CV including at least two referees, as well as a statement indicating how you meet the selection criteria listed. A cover letter is optional. Short-listed applicants should be available for interview after the application closing date.
Applications Close : 5pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026, unless the positions are filled prior.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications are strictly confidential.
Equal Opportunity
Brisbane Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Our vision is to have a team which reflects the breadth and diversity of Brisbane’s population. Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.