Employment

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 available positions are posted on this page.

Based in Queensland, Brisbane Festival is regarded as one of the great multi-arts festivals in Australia, celebrated for its courageous and innovative mix of programming, and its broad engagement and connection with the community.

The Brisbane Festival Board seeks an outstanding Artistic Director at an exciting time of change to lead the development and delivery of a vibrant artistic program to shape the future of the Festival and its city, as the state prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Working with the Board and CEO Charlie Cush, the Artistic Director is principally responsible for creating and driving a bold artistic vision and developing a multi-genre annual program which celebrates global relevance and local resonance.

This senior national role requires extensive knowledge of the Queensland, national and international arts landscape, working across a range of genres with the requisite skill, dynamism and ambition to simultaneously achieve tremendous artistic, financial, audience and community outcomes.

This role is unique within the Australian major festival landscape, and several career pathways may lead to it.

Applications

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact REA arts + culture to obtain a copy of the key selection criteria and detailed Candidate Pack, and a confidential discussion about the role and their potential candidacy.

Applications are due midnight, Sunday 22 June, 2025.

Vanessa Duscio REA arts + culture +61 409 977 312 vanessa@reaartsandculture.com

Richard Evans REA arts + culture +61 417 336 507 richard@reaartsandculture.com

About you 

You are an experienced event worker with skills in front of house, ticket sales, stage management, site management and crew, artist liaison, technical production. You thrive when working in a fast-paced environment and bring a positive attitude to work. You also pay close attention to detail and are a natural problem-solver.  

If you are a team player with in-built initiative, we would love to hear from you. 

The position 

There are a variety of Event Staff positions available from early-August to 27 September. Contracting will commence end of June. If you are considered for a position, you will be contacted directly by a member of the Programming or Technical teams. 

Apply now 

Fill out our expression of interest form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Candidates for first round offers will be contacted after Friday, 27 June 2025.

Position Summary

Brisbane Festival are recruiting two (2) Assistant Project Coordinators to join the Brisbane Festival Production and/or Programming team, working on planning and delivery of the 2025 Brisbane Festival program across a range of sites, venues and contexts. The Assistant Project Coordinators will report to the relevant Creative Producers and Associate Producers and gain practical experience in the production of in-theatre works. 

d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent persons are encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Project Coordinators will work within the Brisbane Festival Programming team across various productions in programming and/or production roles.  

We're Looking For

1. A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety

2. Who has a willingness to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice

3. Who's work experience or studies are relevant to production of arts events and festivals

4. Has work experience or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals with a proven track record in working with d/Deaf and disabled artists or on disability led projects.

5. And Who has relevant experience in disability inclusions and accessibility.

Apply now 

For more information, click the read more button to download the position description. Fill out our online form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Position Summary

Brisbane Festival is recruiting for a Production Placement to join the Brisbane Festival Programming team, working on planning and delivery of the 2025 Brisbane Festival program.

The Production Placement will report to the Creative Producer and gain practical experience in the production of large scale works. d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent persons are strongly encouraged to apply. The Production Placement will work within the Brisbane Festival Programming team across various productions in programming and/or production roles.  

The role will commence in July, 2-3 days per week – up to 8hrs per day. This will increase to 3-4 days per week in August and September. Total days and hours worked per week will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

We're Looking For

1. A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety

2. Who has a willingness to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice

3. Experience in seeking out industry trends and advancements in performing arts focused accessible technology and best practice

4. Work experience or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals

5. Work experience or studies relevant to technical production, lighting/sound/video design, systems design, venue management or production/stage/company management.

6. Work experience or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals with a proven track record in working with d/Deaf and disabled artists or on disability led projects.

7. Relevant experience in disability inclusions and accessibility.

Apply now 

For more information, click the read more button to download the position description. Fill out our online form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Position Summary

Brisbane Festival is recruiting for a Site Design Assistant to join the Brisbane Festival Production team, working on planning and delivery of the 2025 Brisbane Festival program.

The Site Design Assistant will report to the Site Designer and gain practical experience in the production on a large-scale international work in the 2025 Brisbane Festival program.

We're Looking For

1. A team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety

2. Who is a fast learner willing to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice

3. Has knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practices

4. And has work experience or studies relevant to site design of arts events and festivals

Apply now 

For more information, click the read more button to download the position decription. Fill out our online form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Position Summary

The role will work closely with award-winning Sound Designer, Guy Webster, and esteemed artist and story-teller Shannon Ruska on the planning and delivery of a range of Brisbane Festival projects.

The role will commence in mid-late July on a part time basis, with hours increasing in August for delivery of the 2025 Brisbane Festival – contracted hours to be negotiated with the candidate in due course.

We're Looking For

1. A person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

2. Who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

3. and is accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.

4. Who is a team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety,

5. A fast learner willing to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice

6. With knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practice

7. And has work experience and/or studies in sound design

Apply now 

For more information, click the read more button to download the position decription. Fill out our online form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Position Summary

The Technical Production Placement will report to the Production Manager and gain practical experience in the production on a large scale international work in the 2025 Brisbane Festival program.

This position is a part of the Brisbane Festival capacity building program, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, that provides paid opportunities for emerging arts workers to develop their skills alongside leading artists and arts workers.

The role will commence early-mid August. Periods of engagement will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis for each placement.

We're Looking For

1. A person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

2. Who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

3. and is accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.

4. Who is a team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety,

5. A fast learner willing to adapt to a proven system of production and technical practice

6. With knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practice

7. Who has work experience and/or studies relevant to production of arts events and festivals

8. And work experience or studies relevant to technical production, wardrobe and/or Costume Design and maintenance, and/or Stage Management

Apply now 

For more information, click the read more button to download the position description. Fill out our online form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Position Summary

The role will work closely with award-winning Designer, David Bergman, on the planning and delivery of The Lovers as part of the 2025 Brisbane Festival. This position is a paid role as part of the Brisbane Festival capacity building program, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, that provides paid opportunities for emerging arts workers to develop their skills alongside leading artists and arts workers. The role will commence in late July/early August on a part time basis, with hours increasing in late August for delivery of the project – contracted hours to be negotiated with the candidate in due course.

We're Looking For

1. A person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

2. Who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

3. and is accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.

4. Who is a team player who is passionate about the arts, events and safety,

5. With skills in technical production and video design,

6. The ability to prioritise tasks and work to critical deadlines,

7. And high attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

8. With knowledge of industry trends, technology and best practice

9. And high standards of written and verbal communication

Apply now 

For more information, click the read more button to download the position description. Fill out our online form to submit your application. Applications are strictly confidential.

Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

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.