Position Details:

0.4 FTE

Contract position until December 2026

Coolum Beach (NB Work from Home is an option)

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Organisational Environment:

Red Chair Pty Ltd is an independent Queensland performing arts company based on Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi country on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Our company's work and artistic practice is based on our vision for an independent arts community that is sustainable, valued, and connected.

Red Chair's Strategic Plan (2026 - 2029) identifies the importance of diversifying our income streams through philanthropy and partnership opportunities. There is a demand for co-investment in our community arts programs to address funding gaps, drive economic and social development, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

Red Chair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, older people, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Managing Director to review, monitor and implement Red Chair's Partnership Strategy, in alignment with Red Chair's Strategic Plan (2026 – 29), and with a focus on:

- retaining and growing current partners

- identifying and securing new partners

- fostering long-term support.

• Proactively identify, approach and secure partnership prospects to drive growth in partnership revenue.

• Lead fundraising campaigns including coordination of campaign tools (e.g. showreels, webpages, social tiles, donor portal, media releases).

• Work with Producer/s to plan and deliver partner attraction / retention events.

• Maintain existing partnerships in relation to DGR opportunities.

• Work with the Managing Director to prepare and deliver effective sponsor proposals and grant/funding applications, negotiation of contracts, fulfillment of partnership obligations and activations, acquittals and reporting.

• Participate in / attend local industry events across the region including events with key stakeholders/partners.

• Ensure Partnership targets and income (cash & inkind) are tracked and maintain an accurate database of current and prospective Partners.

• Work with Managing Director to establish and support Red Chair's Artistic Advisory Panel.

• Work across the organisation to support the development and implementation of new initiatives designed to increase corporate and government support.

• Represent Red Chair at company events, industry-wide functions and conferences as appropriate.

• Participate in professional development opportunities, specifically training and mentoring opportunities relating to partnerships, producing and community arts engagement.

• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety procedures.

• Respond positively to feedback in line with Company policies.

• Other duties as required from time to time.

Competencies (Required):

• Knowledge and experience within the arts and/or business sector

Entry level experience in the arts and/or business sector is acceptable for this position.

• Relevant tertiary qualification (arts administration, marketing, business/commerce) or demonstrated equivalent competency

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse people in busy public settings.

• Ability to exercise initiative, act autonomously & proactively identify opportunities and issues for decisive action.

Other Skills & Experience (Desirable):

• Experience in a similar position.

• Proven fundraising experience including identifying, approaching and securing new business opportunities

• National creative industries sector knowledge