Creative Producer, Programming

Arts Centre Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Discounts on food & beverage outlets

Discounted commuter benefits and on‑s‑

Onsite parking

Wellbeing activities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Arts Centre Melbourne is seeking a Creative Producer to join our Programming team, shaping the performing arts experiences we bring to our stages and communities. You will lead the development and delivery of live performances, venue partnerships, and special projects across the full creative lifecycle, balancing artistic vision with financial sustainability.

Collaborating with marketing, ticketing, production, and strategic development, you will manage complex partnerships with artists, agents,

Qualifications

• 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 Position Description Creative Producer May 2026 .docx

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 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

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.

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. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to [e-mail].

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.