Executive Assistant - Competitive Pay

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, taking 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 

We are looking for a person who is a career administrator, with Executive Assistant experience, keen for a long-term career in the creative industries.  We seek an enthusiastic admin superstar to join us as both the 'face of the festival' on the reception desk and executive assistant to our Executive team. This person will assist in the management of a fast-paced office environment and provide support to the administration team and to the CEO and Artistic Director.

About you

You are a positive, energetic career administrator with exceptional communication skills and outstanding attention to detail, with 5+ years’ experience in a similar role. You are a confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are reliable, considerate, and an active learner who lives for organising and managing detailed information. You have impeccable attention to detail and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and retain a sense of fun in all that you do. Experience in an event, arts or festival environment is definitely a plus, though it is not essential.

The Position

The Executive Assistant is the ‘face of the festival’ and undertakes reception duties, assists and supports the Administration Manager, and provides executive support as needed to the Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Assistant is a key member of the team playing a vital role in ensuring the efficient running of Brisbane Festival, providing dynamic and proactive administrative support over the festival's busy period.
 

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and shareholders at all levels of seniority.
2. Demonstrated experience providing executive assistance to senior executives in a professional environment
3. Demonstrated excellent organisation skills managing complex information on competing deadlines, with meticulous attention to detail.
4. Ability to quickly assimilate and retain new information, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
5. High level of computer literacy and confidence in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated use of a database system, or the capacity to quickly obtain these skills.
2. Experience in an event or festival environment.

Apply Now

Visit brisbanefestival.com.au/jobs to download the Position Description and submit your application. Applications close 5pm, 19 June 2024. Applications are strictly confidential.  For further information, please contact: [email protected]

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.

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