Producer – Programming

Producer – Programming

Job Status: Full Time 
Salary: $100,858 per annum plus superannuation
Industry: Performing Arts
Location: South Brisbane
Application Closing Date: 5pm, 20th June 2025

About Us

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

About the Role

We are seeking applications for the Full Time role of Producer – Programming. This is an exciting role working within the Curatorial Portfolio producing, presenting and managing a series of projects and programs to the highest artistic, technical and financial standards QPAC’s program of events. This role reports to the Director – Programming. 

In this role you will:

• Produce to the highest possible standard, projects and productions within QPAC’s annual program, that vary in scale, presentation mode and level of complexity.

• Projects and productions may be created and developed by QPAC independently or in partnership with other artists and companies.

At QPAC producing includes:

• Identifying and evaluating projects and programs for consideration as part of QPAC’s annual program. This includes preparation of assessment material on artistic programs under consideration by QPAC which will include presentation deal structure scenarios, market and audience, and financial risk analysis.

• Preparation, monitoring and reporting against project budgets, and negotiating a range of contracts and agreements

• Collaborating with marketing and other teams to identify audiences, develop campaigns and produce effective collateral and digital resources.

• Managing production requirements and logistical matters.

• Monitoring ticket sales and targets.

• Collaborating with external creative, industry, learning and funding partners.

• Liaising effectively with the different departments within QPAC to ensure efficient delivery of projects and events

• Identifying and pursuing financial and other resources to support and enhance the delivery of projects and programs.

• Collaborating and co-creating processes and outcomes with and within various communities (these may be built around geography, interest, demographics) across Queensland.

• Representing QPAC at industry forums and functions.

• Work collaboratively with the entire Curatorial team to support the achievement of QPAC’s curatorial and strategic objective.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Relevant professional or tertiary qualification in the arts, arts management, business administration and/or equivalent industry experience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with a broad range of people and successfully negotiate issues of a complex and sensitive nature.

• Knowledge in one or more performing art forms, with specific experience in producing Contemporary Music, Comedy and Talks/In-Conversations projects and events.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, produce and manage arts projects of a complex nature with multiple stakeholders and objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake, organise and prioritise multiple and complex projects from initial stages through to completion.

How to Apply

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check.

You can obtain a copy of the position description by emailing recruitment@qpac.com.au. For any other queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (07) 3842 9361.

The closing date for applications is on Friday, 20th June 2025 at 5pm. QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting in advance of this closing date.