Senior Producer

Senior Producer

Requisition Number: 1355

Salary Range: $94,992.79 - $100,358.57 per annum

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Botanic Visitor Centre

Application Close Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable arts and cultural experiences that bring communities together?

What You Will Do:

As the Senior Producer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across festival and creative programming initiatives, guiding projects from concept development through to delivery. Working closely with artists, performers, partners, sponsors, venues and stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in creating engaging experiences that celebrate creativity, strengthen community connections and enhance Cairns' reputation as a vibrant destination.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop, with the Creative Life team, a vibrant, engaging and exciting Creative Life public program, which identifies and caters for established and developing audiences, whilst focussing on Cairns Festival and Cairns Childrens’ Festival as a significant element to the overall program.

Work with Creative Life team to review, evaluate and develop future programs.

Investigate, identify and assist grant writing for projects that fall within the presentation season that Creative Life delivers.

Be the central information point for all internal and external Event Partners, ensuring the successful and meaningful integration of their events into the Cairns Festival program.

Oversee necessary infrastructure requirements including sourcing and distribution of equipment for both Festival/s, withing budgetary constraints.

Ensure the accurate, timely and effective administration of all contractual, procurement and associated documentation, working closely with Council’s finance and administrative teams.

What We Are Looking For:

Tertiary level qualifications in Event Management or related field.

Current QLD driver’s licence with the ability to independently drive between business locations to meet operational needs.

Proven experience in project management supervising, planning, implementing and evaluating projects in a similar working environment.

Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and research skills including the ability to develop innovative solutions, systems and procedures and make recommendations to project management team and stakeholders.

Proven experience in developing and sustaining effective networks and working in partnership with local government, non-government organisations, state government departments and the community in a collaborative partnership framework.

Well-developed skills in meeting deadlines and organising and delivering high quality events and programs.

High-level oral communication skills including engagement, negotiation, consultation and supervisory skills and written communication skills including demonstrated experience in the preparation of briefing notes, reports, project documentation and media management.

Proven ability to work in a variety of situations, working independently, being self-managed, and participating as a member of multi-disciplinary team.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310 4044 3310)

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council