Concert and Event Manager (Full Time, Fixed Term)

Melbourne Recital Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Discounts at outlets

Flexible working

Commuter benefits and parking

Generous leave entitlements

Digital online learning

Wellbeing resources / EAP

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Melbourne Recital Centre is seeking an experienced Concert and Event Manager to plan and coordinate concerts and events across diverse music genres. You will work with artists, producers and internal teams, overseeing production, administration and operations from planning to delivery.

This full-time, two-year fixed-term role requires commercial focus, strong stakeholder relationships, and the ability to balance artistic ambition with operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in event management or technical production for a performing arts venue, touring capacity or similar.
• Knowledge of live performance presentation and production requirements across music genres (classical to contemporary).
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships across levels and organisations, with contracts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate concerts and events across diverse music genres.
• Collaborate with artists, producers, promoters, venue hirers and internal teams.
• Manage production, administration and operational planning for performances.
• Maximise venue utilisation while meeting artistic, technical and commercial standards.
• Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful events.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Stakeholder relationships

Organisational skills

Communication in English

Problem solving

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

CRM & ticketing systems

Job description

Concert and Event Manager (Full Time, Fixed Term)

Melbourne Recital Centre is an award-winning live music venue; where artists and audiences build a lifetime of experiences. We strive to create wonder for everyone, in and beyond the Centre and inspire our community through music.

With a unique focus on music, the Centre presents and hosts hundreds of concerts each year, representingthe pinnacle of the art form as practiced by local and international performers traversing all genres of music. And our impactful learning and access activities provide opportunities for Victorians of all ages and backgrounds to experience and engage with music and the Centre in new and exciting ways.

We acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land Melbourne Recital Centre stands – we pay our respects to Melbourne’s First People, to Elders past and present, and to our shared future.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Concert and Event Manager to plan and coordinate concerts and events across a diverse range of music genres. Working closely with artists, producers, promoters, venue hirers and internal teams, you will manage the production, administrative and operational planning for performances presented by Melbourne Recital Centre, alongside events delivered with presenting partners and commercial venue hire clients.

From initial planning through to event delivery, you will ensure each performance is set up to meet high artistic, technical and operational standards. You will bring a commercially minded approach, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, identifying opportunities to maximise venue utilisation and ensuring events are planned and delivered effectively and sustainably.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and creative live performance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can balance artistic ambition, operational excellence, exceptional stakeholder experiences and commercial considerations.

Classification is Melbourne Recital Centre EA 2025 Grade 4.1.1 plus superannuation guarantee. This position is full-time, fixed term (2 years).

About the Team

You’ll join an engaged and collaborative team consisting of full-time, part time and casual staff that work across multiple venues and events to deliver a world-class experience for our patrons, visitors and people. Melbourne Recital Centre is a place where music and ideas come together to form lasting memories and experiences.

Why You'll Love Working with Melbourne Recital Centre

In this Full Time, Fixed Term (2 year) role, Melbourne Recital Centre offers acompetitive salary of $98,501 depending on skills and experience, plus 12% Super, along with a host of generous employment benefits:

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Flexible working to support work life balance
• Discounted commuter benefits and parking including bike parking
• Range of generous leave benefits – including annual, personal, carers, parental, family, studyand domestic violence leave, plus more in line with our Enterprise Agreement
• Digital online learning
• Free access to wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance / Coaching Programs
• A caring and culturally respectful team that truly works together
• The opportunity to work in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic arts district within a live music / performing arts environment.

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You

To be successful in this role, you may have all of most of the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in an event management or technical production role for a performing arts venue, a performing arts sector organisation or in a touring capacity (essential)
• A specific knowledge of the presentation of live performing arts, including music (classical and contemporary), and its production requirements (essential)
• A broad general knowledge across a variety of (technical) production fields including audio, lighting, projection, audio-visual and staging (essential)
• An ability to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels, forge partnerships and build trust across business areas, functions and organisations. (essential)
• Financial management and budget management skills including event specific budget development and cost control as well as interpretation and implementation of contracts. (essential)
• Knowledge and experience at using IT programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to become a highly skilled user of the Melbourne Recital Centre’s venue management, CRM & ticketing systems (as required) for which training will be given (essential)
• Demonstrated capacity to be highly organised, determine workloads, set priorities, work independently and under pressure in a multi-task environment and complete tasks within specified timeframes (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use initiative (essential)
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as high standards of personal presentation and the ability to maintain good working relationships with a wide range of people both internal and external to the organisation (essential)
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills in English (essential)

Applications close on Wednesday 25 November 2026.

We will be looking at applications on a rolling basis.

We are an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,LGBTQIA+ people, those with a disability, women, and people with culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

Any Questions?

If you have any queries about the role, would like the position description in a different format, or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Harriet Gregory at ***************@melbournerecital.com.au.

Employment at Melbourne Recital Centre is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check, and on obtaining and maintaining a valid employee Working with Children Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia.

Melbourne Recital Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to visit the MRC website (https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/)

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.