Head of Partnerships

About us

Queensland’s premier arts festival, Brisbane Festival lights up the city each September with extraordinary art, installations and live performances from home and across the world. Boldly Brisbane – we reflect the diversity and unique voice of our river city. Our people make the impossible possible through passion, hard work and care.

We seek a creative, passionate experienced professional to work closely with the CEO and the Artistic Director to develop, manage and lead the Brisbane Festival corporate partnership program.

About you

Brisbane Festival is looking for a dynamic Head of Partnerships to lead the development and management of key partnerships that support the festival’s growth, financial sustainability, and creative vision.

You have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, even better if it’s in a festival, events, performing arts or similar cultural context. You thrive on creating and rolling out enticing opportunities for partners to activate and leverage their brand, while ensuring a seamless fit with Festival values and outcomes.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and retain a sense of fun in all that you do. You will lead a small team of expert partnerships and events staff who will be the backbone of Brisbane Festival corporate and partner special events.

If you are a motivated team player with passion and drive, we would love to hear from you.

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 and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now

Visit brisbanefestival.com.au/jobs to download the Position Description and submit your application. Applications close 6 November 2024. Applications are strictly confidential.