Development Administrator

Join Brisbane Festival as a key member of the Development team

About Us

Queensland’s premier arts festival, Brisbane Festival heralds the promise of play and celebration as it lights up the city each September in a blaze of colour.

We create extraordinary art and take up residence throughout the river city, atop iconic landmarks and deep into the suburbs. We host captivating live performances and installations from home and across the world. Our Festival reflects the diverse communities that give Brisbane its unique voice. We invite audiences to Be Bold with us, to expect art unexpected with open hearts and minds; to be entertained, inspired, and amazed.

Brisbane Festival acknowledges this country’s First Nations people and with their leadership and guidance, we celebrate that deep cultural legacy. We create a rich multi-arts program made by and with our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Our artists, people and partners are ambitious and agile dreamers who make the impossible possible through passion, hard work, and care.

Position Summary 

The Development Administrator is a key member of the Development team, serving Brisbane Festival’s fundraising portfolios of Partnerships and Philanthropy. Brisbane Festival has about 60 partners across all sectors and over 200 donors to the Giving Program. The Development Administrator plays a central support role for the team, responsible for administration, internal and external communications, contracted deliverables, events, corporate entertaining and reporting.

About You 

You are an organised and detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys supporting dynamic teams. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes while following established systems, processes, and protocols.

You have strong administrative capabilities, including experience with systems, data management, and financial processes, and you take pride in maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Your creativity shines through in preparing marketing collateral and electronic communications, while your planning skills ensure successful coordination of events and donor engagement activities.

Ideally, you bring experience in development or a rts administration and are passionate about contributing to Australia’s premier arts festival. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to strengthening partnerships and philanthropy through teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Apply Now 

Visit brisbanefestival.com.au/jobs to download the Position Description and submit your application. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1 December 2025. Applications are strictly confidential.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact: Fabienne Cooke – Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy on [email protected]

Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role
• A current curriculum vitae
• Professional referees

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

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.