Creative Producer, Programming
About the Position
Arts Centre Melbourne is seeking a Creative Producer to join our Programming
team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the performing arts experiences we bring
to our stages and communities.
In this role, you'll lead the development and delivery of live performances,
venue partnerships, and special projects that align with our strategic vision.
You'll work across the full creative lifecycle—from early-stage ideation and
artist sourcing through to budgeting, stakeholder negotiation, and handover to
our producing team.
This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of creative ambition
and operational rigour. You'll bring strong industry networks, sharp curatorial
instincts, and the ability to balance artistic vision with financial
sustainability. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams across marketing,
ticketing, production, and strategic development, while building and maintaining
relationships with artists, agents, presenters, and industry partners nationally
and internationally.
Band 4.1| Full Time Fixed Term September 2027 $99,116.16 + 12% superannuation
Your experience and skills (key criteria):
* Lead the development and delivery of innovative, large-scale performing arts
projects, partnerships, and live events aligned with Arts Centre Melbourne’s
strategic goals
* Drive creative programming through artist sourcing, project ideation,
strategic planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration across the arts
sector
* Manage complex projects and financially sustainable programs involving
multiple stakeholders, funding channels, contracts, and operational teams
* Build and maintain strong industry relationships and partnerships, with a
focus on First Nations-led experiences, equity, inclusion, and audience
engagement
* Bring advanced creative leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen,
communication skills, and deep performing arts industry knowledge and
networks
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About Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the
land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the
neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay
our respects to elders, past and present.
Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we
showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.
Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a
diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation,
education and entertainment.
We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian
Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a
thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.
For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here
[https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/about-us/careers/what-its-like-to-work-here].
Enjoy Team Member Benefits
As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
* Complimentary tickets
* Discounts at food & beverage outlets
* Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
* Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
* Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support
to our First Nations team members and members of the LGBTQIA+ community and
People of Colour.
Apply Now!
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf
people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the
recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You
can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask
us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments
during the recruitment process, please send an email to
peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm 10 September
2026
Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to
attend an interview prior to the closing date, we reserve the right to close
this job early.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory
completion of a National Police Check.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts
Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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