"Producer - Artistic Planning"

Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Fine Arts and Music
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary arts programmes / Collaborate with renowned artists and academics / Shape future talent in performing arts and music
• Apply now to lead artistic planning for world-class performances and events at the University of Melbourne
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As Producer - Artistic Planning, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the artistic vision of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. You'll have the opportunity to plan, develop, and budget for a diverse range of performances and events across the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM). Based on current team makeup and organisational settings, the major focus of this role will be handling overall producing responsibilities for the MCM. Your expertise will be crucial in bringing innovative productions to life, working closely with talented artists, academics, and students in a dynamic university environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning and Delivery: Coordinate artistic planning, draft production parameters, manage budgets, and contribute to a two-year rolling programming plan.
• Stakeholder Management: Negotiate contracts with artists and venues, foster relationships with external partners, and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Program Development: Research, develop, and budget for future productions, concerts, and events under the direction of the Senior Producer.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all programs adhere to University regulations and industry best practices, creating a safe environment for students, staff, and artists.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced arts professional with a strong background in coordinating multi-disciplinary performing arts or music programs, possessing excellent project management skills and a deep understanding of the creative industries.

You may also:

• Have comprehensive industry experience with strong national and international networks in the sector.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate sensitively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and the capacity to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including music rights, child safety regulations, and accessibility requirements.
• Hold tertiary qualifications (or be working towards them) in a relevant field, combined with significant industry experience.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Pursue the mastery of your discipline at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. As the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the Faculty is dedicated to composition, conducting, dance, design, production, ethnomusicology, film and television, interactive composition, jazz and improvisation, musicology, music performance, music psychology, music theatre, music therapy, theatre and visual arts.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on 0478 269 660 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Rehan Wadiwala hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 15 January 2026 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 3529487 - Producer - Artistic Planning.pdf