Head of Arts & Culture

Join Us in Shaping the Gold Coast's Cultural Landscape!

About Us:

Experience Gold Coast carries a pivotal role in elevating the city's cultural and visitor economy, aiming to establish the Gold Coast as Australia's Lifestyle Capital. With a fresh perspective and an unwavering commitment to innovation, we are dedicated to amplifying Arts & Culture, tourism, events, and education outcomes across the city.

In our pursuit of excellence, we're on the lookout for a visionary leader to join our ranks and redefine the Gold Coast's arts and culture scene in unprecedented ways. As the Head of Arts & Culture, you will be instrumental in shaping a new strategic vision, driving comprehensive and ambitious new programs, and supporting the city's Arts & Culture products that will lead the sector into it's next phase of presence and prominence both locally and globally.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a team of dedicated arts enthusiasts, empowering them to push boundaries and unleash their full potential.
• Drive the development and execution of innovative strategies to drive growth and enhance brand visibility.
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure marketing efforts align with overarching business objectives.
• Demonstrate a history of managing teams, venue management, and operational execution of artistic and cultural programs.
• Provide strategic insights derived from thorough market analysis to guide investment decisions.
• Empower team members to explore new ideas and deliver impactful programs across the precinct.
• Oversee a talented and dynamic Programming, Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage, Production, Asset and Facilities management team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster creativity, excellence, and collaboration.
• Operate in a multi stakeholder environment across a fast growing and dynamic city.

What You'll Bring:

• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including effective negotiation and influence techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience in a Shared Services environment highly regarded.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• A proven track record in senior arts leadership roles.

Ready to Dive In?

If you're ready to script the next chapter in the Gold Coast's cultural story, we want to hear from you! If you possess a proven ability to utilise strategic partnerships, advocacy efforts, and community outreach initiatives, to cultivate meaningful connections and dialogue that foster a sense of belonging and cultural pride we invite you to apply and be a key leader in our dynamic team.

Experience Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.