Creative Producer, Public Programs

Responsibilities

• Conceive, plan, and produce an annual calendar of public programmes aligned with exhibitions, collections, and strategic priorities
• Manage relationships with artists, speakers, and partners to ensure high-quality creative outcomes
• Coordinate end-to-end event delivery, including logistics, technical needs, and onsite execution in collaboration with Marketing and Curatorial teams
• Develop networks to enhance the student experience and expand participation among priority communities and interest groups
• Contribute to audience and engagement strategies by monitoring outcomes and integrating feedback

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in arts or creative industries management, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in delivering innovative public arts or cultural programming from concept to evaluation
• Experience collaborating with artists and an understanding of contemporary practice and technical delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills and active networks within the cultural sector
• Ability to work evening and weekend schedules to support live programmes
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 17% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements and progressive leave provisions (including parental, gender affirmation, and cultural leave)
• Professional development opportunities and access to learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning
• Salary packaging and various discounts, including Bupa health insurance and Melbourne Theatre Company
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a world-class institution dedicated to benefiting society through transformative education and research. Our Museums & Collections department connects the University’s cultural assets with students, researchers, and diverse public audiences across distinctive venues like the Science Gallery Melbourne and the Potter Museum.