Red Hot Arts Central Australia (RHA) is seeking a Creative Producer for a short-term contract to assist with early planning for Desert Festival 2026. This role will suit someone with strong skills in arts producing, funding and grant writing, and stakeholder engagement, who is keen to help shape one of Central Australia’s premier multi arts festival.
About the Role
• Contract Period: 6 weeks, November – mid December 2025
• Hours: 0.4 FTE / approx. 15 hours per week (casual contract)
• Rate: $45 per hour
• Location: Alice Springs (in-office, flexible hours)
• Reporting to: General Manager
• Potential for ongoing work in 2026, pending funding and fit
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with planning and development for Desert Festival 2026
• Prepare and support funding and grant applications
• Undertake research, networking and stakeholder engagement
• Lead and support artist engagement and set up artist EOIs
• Contribute to building partnerships and sector connections
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in arts producing, festivals or event delivery
• Confident in funding/grant writing and relationship building
• Organised, adaptable and able to work both collaboratively and independently
• Familiar with Central Australian arts, culture and communities
Why Join Us?
This short-term role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the development of Desert Festival, build networks across the arts sector, and potentially grow into an ongoing producing role in 2026.
How to Apply
Please send a brief EOI (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, plus your CV, to [email protected] by Friday 17 October 2025. For more information, contact the General Manager at via email.
Closing Date: October 17, 2025