Executive Producer - Out of the Box (QPAC)

Lead the delivery of QPAC's flagship Out of the Box Festival, overseeing planning, partnerships, teams & festival experiences from concept to delivery

Executive Producer – Out of the Box Festival (QPAC)

Job Status: Full-time 14-Month Term RoleSalary: $116,092 plus superannuationIndustry: Performing ArtsLocation: South BrisbaneApplication Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 5:00 pm

About QPAC 

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading cultural destinations and the proud home of live performance in Queensland. Each year, more than 1.85 million people experience over 1,200 performances across its iconic theatres, showcasing everything from blockbuster musicals and ballet to cutting-edge theatre, music and comedy. 

At QPAC, the stage is set for extraordinary moments – bringing together world-renowned artists, emerging talent, and audiences from across Australia and beyond to celebrate the power of live performance. 

About the Role

The Executive Producer – Out of the Box is a unique opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of one of QPAC’s flagship festivals. Working closely with the Director, Creative Learning and Community Engagement, you will provide strategic leadership across festival planning, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and team leadership to bring this much-loved festival to life.

As the Executive Producer – OOTB, you will:

• Lead the planning, project management and delivery of the Out of the Box Festival and associated engagement activities

• Provide leadership and direction to a dedicated festival team, ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects and venues

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with artists, companies, communities, sponsors and key stakeholders

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across QPAC to deliver an outstanding festival experience

• Oversee festival budgets, governance, contracts and reporting to ensure strong commercial and operational outcomes

• Support audience development, marketing initiatives and community engagement opportunities

• Drive the successful delivery of new works, productions and festival experiences to the highest standard

About You

You are an experienced arts leader with a proven ability to deliver complex festivals, productions or major projects from concept through to completion. You thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships and leading teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

You are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities while fostering creativity, innovation and collaboration.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading complex arts, cultural or live event projects

• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

• Strong project management, budgeting and governance capability

• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple priorities and deliver successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment

• A collaborative approach and passion for creating exceptional arts experiences

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek here.

The position description can be found at QPAC’s Careers Website. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 July 2026. 

QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting in advance of this closing date. For any questions or queries, please reach out to QPAC’s Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. 

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 and a valid Blue Card.