Executive Artistic Director

Lead one of Australia’s premier regional theatre companies into its next chapter.

• One of Australia’s leading regional theatre companies and the flagship theatre company in North Queensland
• We develop stories from the region, produced and performed in the region with regional artists to regional audiences
• Exceptional opportunity to lead a premier regional theatre company into its next chapter

From humble beginnings in regional obscurity, stretched and moulded through years of hard work and fuelled by tenacity, rigour and persistence, JUTE Theatre Company has become a dynamic, award-winning and nationally regarded new work theatre company, sitting at the forefront of industry practice and consistently seeking new boundaries to explore in theatre practice.

Drawing on over three decades of industry experience, JUTE is a crucible in which new stories and perspectives are forged that inspire our communities and allow us all to reimagine ourselves through powerful shared theatre experiences. JUTE yields the floor to regional voices to examine the marginal, the unexplored and the unforeseen to create stories that impact us deeply and change our world.

Our search for new stories and fresh perspectives never stops. We are constantly reaching out to new communities, amplifying diverse voices, and exploring narratives that reflect the breadth of human experience.

Collaboration is the heartbeat of our success – within our Board, our team, and the broader network of artists, funders and supporters across the region, the state, the nation and beyond. Each connection strengthens our ability to tell meaningful stories, shining a light on both the triumphs and the challenges of the human experience.

JUTE has been a steadfast advocate for playwrights and emerging artists. With a deep commitment to developing and staging original work, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping the theatrical landscape of regional Australia, offering a platform for voices that might otherwise go unheard.

Recognising the richness of Australia’s diverse cultural heritage, JUTE actively collaborates with First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse and migrant artists, writers and performers to bring authentic and powerful stories to the stage.

As we enter an exciting new era, we seek a visionary leader to build on our legacy—someone passionate about developing and producing new work, fostering artistic excellence, and driving regional impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic, award-winning company, collaborate with exceptional artists, and shape the future of theatre from the paradise of Far North Queensland.

If you feel ready to inspire the next generation of theatre makers, please contact the consultant assisting the Board to obtain the link to the Information for Candidates site that has full details of the role and the application requirements:

Tony Grierson

AEGEUS Executive Search    

P: +61 8 7160 2383

E: jute@aegeus.asia