Job Vacancy – Associate Producer, Programming

Join the Centre's Programming Team

Associate Producer, Programming (Full Time; Fixed Term – 30 June 2026)
Classification is Melbourne Recital Centre EA 2021-2024 Grade 3.1.1 + superannuation guarantee.

The Associate Producer, Programming, connects artists and creators to broad-ranging audiences through the delivery of key MRC Presents programs and initiatives; strengthening relationships with artists, agents, industry and community. The role collaborates closely with key internal stakeholders across marketing, ticketing and operations to achieve successful events and outcomes for artists and creators.

The successful candidate will have experience and skills in the following;

• Demonstrated experience in delivery of events, projects or concerts (essential)
• Demonstrated capacity to be highly organised, determine workloads, set priorities, and work independently to specified timelines (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-task environment and complete tasks within specified timeframes (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use initiative (essential)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to maintain strong positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (essential)
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills in English (essential)
• Knowledge and experience at using IT programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the capacity to become a highly skilled user of the MRC’s venue management system (for which training will be given) (essential)
• A knowledge of, and interest in, the presentation of classical music (desirable)
• Knowledge of the music industry (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience of working in an arts administration environment (desirable)

About Melbourne Recital Centre

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, representing the pinnacle of the art form as practiced by local and international performers traversing all genres of music.

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.

How to Apply 

For further information about the position, please read the position description.
 
Apply here by uploading your cover letter, resume, and separate document addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications close on Sunday 9 March 2025.

We welcome 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 will be looking at applications on a rolling basis.

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 us at recruitment@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 Working with Children Check and Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.

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

Melbourne Recital Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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