Visionary Artistic Director - Melbourne Festival

Invenias Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RISING invites applications for an Artistic Director to define and lead the festival's artistic vision and to shape an ambitious, distinctive annual program that strengthens Melbourne's identity as a global cultural city.

Working with the CEO, you will guide the curatorial team, commission and present exceptional work, champion artists and practice, and ensure a cohesive program that resonates with audiences and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• You are a respected artistic leader with a compelling creative vision and a strong track record of shaping ambitious and influential cultural programs.
• A collaborative and generous leader, you bring people together around a shared vision, fostering creativity, trust and high performance across teams, artists and stakeholders.
• You are comfortable operating in complex and high-profile environments, building strong relationships across the creative sector, government, media and the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the festival's artistic vision.
• Shape an ambitious, distinctive and relevant annual program that builds on RISING's reputation as a destination for new and next in contemporary art and culture.
• Guide the curatorial team, commissioning and presenting exceptional artistic work, championing artists and creative practice, and ensuring a cohesive vision across the festival.

Job description

RISING invites applications for an Artistic Director to define and lead the festival's artistic vision and to shape an ambitious, distinctive annual program that strengthens Melbourne's identity as a global cultural city.

Working with the CEO, you will guide the curatorial team, commission and present exceptional work, champion artists and practice, and ensure a cohesive program that resonates with audiences and stakeholders.