Creative Producer, Programming

Recent Jobs; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Food & beverage discounts

Discounted commuter benefits

Access to wellbeing activities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Arts Centre Melbourne is seeking a Creative Producer to lead the development and delivery of innovative performing arts projects. This full-time fixed-term role involves substantial collaboration with stakeholders and financial management while maintaining artistic vision.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, manage complex projects, and have strong industry networks, particularly in First Nations-led initiatives. Join us to shape the future of the arts in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale performing arts projects and events.
• Strong understanding of financial sustainability in the arts sector.
• Ability to drive creative programming through artist sourcing and project ideation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of live performances and partnerships.
• Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and funding channels.
• Build strong partnerships focused on equity, inclusion, and audience engagement.

Skills

Creative leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Industry relationships

Project management

Financial acumen

Job description

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
• For more information please read Position Description Creative Producer May 2026 .docx

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

• 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.

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

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 10 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time