Producer, Programming

About the role  

The Producer, Programming will join our team to provide support over the busy summer season of events and performances at ACM. This fixed-term role calls for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in producing outstanding arts and cultural events, good negotiation skills and the ability to hit the ground running in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Building and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships with artists and presenters will be key, as well as working closely with internal ticketing, marketing and communications teams to ensure successful delivery.

Full time fixed term position (6 months). Band 4.1 Salary $98,128.16 per annum plus superannuation.

To be successful in this role, you will require: 

• Relevant professional or tertiary qualification in arts, a specific art form, event management, or related disciplines and/or relevant industry experience
• Experience in producing and presenting complex performing arts events
• Knowledge of the performing arts industry and high level of literacy across the various performing arts disciplines
• Experience scoping and managing project budgets and resources
• Experience in working closely with artists particularly during planning and presentation stages of projects
• Demonstrated experience in working with production, ticketing, marketing and communications
• High level problem-solving acumen

For more information, please read  Position Description - Producer, Programming - May 2024.pdf

About the Team 

The Arts Centre Melbourne Programming Unit sits within the Performing Arts pillar and is responsible for delivering: 

• a breadth and range of presentations either at Arts Centre Melbourne’s own risk or presented within a partnership/co-presentation framework with external presenting companies
• events that meet the organisation’s curatorial framework and complement the provision by Resident Companies and external presenters; 
• events that contribute to the overall venue utilisation targets at Arts Centre Melbourne; and 
• a program of education/creative learning, participatory/public realm, access and inclusion, community and public programs that meet the organisation’s public purpose obligations.

The business unit is comprised of program management, artform programming, education, coordinating, and producing team members. 

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.

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 via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for 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 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, Monday 2nd December 2024. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

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.