Arts & Access Program Lead

Lead with purpose! HOTA seeks a creative Arts & Access Program Lead to deliver bold, inclusive cultural experiences that connect and inspire.

Our Company 

In 2023, HOTA joined Experience Gold Coast, which combines HOTA, Study Gold Coast, Destination Gold Coast, Placemakers* and Major Events Gold Coast in an exciting new chapter. 

Experience Gold Coast assumes a significant responsibility in growing the visitor economy of the city, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia. As a newly formed entity, Experience Gold Coast is focused on supercharging tourism, events, arts & culture, and education outcomes for the City of Gold Coast.   

HOTA (Home of the Arts) is seeking an experienced and visionary Commercial Program Lead to drive our annual program of commercially successful entertainment and contemporary cultural events.

This senior artistic leadership role is pivotal in curating HOTA’s commercial entertainment landscape, ensuring a dynamic, high-quality, and financially sustainable program.

About the Role

Lead with heart. Program with purpose.HOTA is searching for a passionate and dynamic Arts & Access Program Lead to curate bold, inclusive, and inspiring cultural experiences that reflect and celebrate our community.

In this senior creative role, you’ll shape the artistic direction of our subsidised programs — from headline festivals like BLEACH* and Kids Take Over, to innovative new works across cinema, literature, visual arts, and more. You’ll be the connector between creativity and community, overseeing the full lifecycle of events and ensuring they are accessible, relevant, and high-quality.

Working with producing teams and alongside marketing, partnerships, and production, you’ll lead everything from project planning and budgeting to negotiations, business cases, and stakeholder engagement.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional programs that drive inclusion, community connection, and creative impact

• Lead artistic planning, content selection, and program delivery across HOTA’s precinct

• Balance vision and viability — developing business cases, managing budgets, and overseeing outcomes

• Build strong relationships with artists, companies, and cultural partners locally and globally

• Identify new opportunities through trends, audience insights, and cultural movements

• Champion team performance, foster cross-functional collaboration, and mentor emerging talent

If you believe the arts should be for everyone, and you’re ready to shape something extraordinary — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at HOTA!

Here’s what makes working with us special:

• Be Part of the Action: Work at the heart of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene, where creativity and community come together.

• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at all Food and Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct, plus discounted tickets to cinema screenings, events, and activities.

• Empowerment Time: Take four paid days per year dedicated to personal growth and wellbeing.

• Paid Parental Leave: We support our team members with paid leave during this important life stage.

• Wellbeing Support: Access Sonder, our comprehensive team member care and wellbeing service.

• Professional Development: Unlock learning opportunities through our Learning Lab, offering up to 1,000 courses to help you grow and thrive.