Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) Producer

Join SSI as an event Producer | Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) and help deliver inspiring arts, cultural events and community programs that celebrate diversity and strengthen connections.

Produce Events That Celebrate Culture & Create Connection

About the Program

Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) is dedicated to presenting, producing and developing culturally and linguistically diverse artists and art-forms within QLD. BEMAC delivers an annual program that includes activities funded by Arts Queensland, Australia Council for the Arts and Multicultural Arts Queensland, which are delivered in partnership with artists and communities. BEMAC is a subsidiary of Settlement Services International (SSI), through its Arts and Culture function.

SSI Arts and Culture embraces the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions which ensures that artists, cultural practitioners and citizens worldwide have the right to cultural practice and preservation. The purpose of SSI Arts and Culture is: (1) to promote and facilitate meaningful participation in and enjoyment of arts and cultural activities by all members of the community; (2) to nurture and promote artists and cultural practitioners from refugee and migrant backgrounds to continue their creative practice and professional development in Australia.

About the Role

This is a casual position located in West End. The BEMAC Producer will be responsible for managing and delivering programming and operations for BEMAC’s suite of workshops, events (live and digital) and co-presentations, across Southeast Queensland.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of Success.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record in arts and culture event management and production, including experience working with artists, cultural practitioners, and CALD communities. The ideal applicant will have excellent project management and producing skills, strong negotiation and communication abilities, and demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across government, local councils, the private sector, the arts industry, and community organisations. Sound knowledge of arts and cultural programming, audience engagement practices, and established networks within the local arts community are essential. Tertiary qualification in arts and cultural management or a related field. Experience working in the community and/or settlement sector is DESIRABLE.

About our Benefits

Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. All staff who work on, support, or manage Queensland child-related work must hold a Blue Card, even if they are not based in Queensland.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Friday 7 August 2026.
If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or mkhooblall@ssi.org.au or call us at 0410801184
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.