Executive Assistant

• Full Time fixed term role to October 2024 
• Exciting opportunity to provide support at an Executive level 
• Be part of Australia’s largest performing arts centre 

 
 
About the Position 

You will be responsible for providing high quality executive, administrative and project support for the Executive Director, Performing Arts. This position may also support an additional Executive where required. You’ll be the first point of contact for the Executive Director, and you may also provide support to the other Executive Assistants to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations in the team.

Full Time fixed term to October 2024. Band 3.2 salary $82,837.00 p.a. plus 11% superannuation

Applicants seeking a part-time 0.8 FTE role will also be considered.

To be successful you will require: 

• A positive, client-focused approach. You take pride in providing a high standard of support 
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in an EA position 
• Proven experience managing complex schedules for senior executives, with the ability to exercise judgement around prioritisation 
• An understanding of project management including planning and reporting against progress 
• An ability to build relationships with a wide range of people both inside and outside the organisation 
• High level verbal and written communication skills including experience developing a range of reports and correspondence 
• Ability to exercise initiative, discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Advanced knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in a range of support tasks including account reconciliations, purchasing and travel coordination. 

For more information please read  Position Description - Executive Assistant.pdf

The Executive Team 

The Executive Team comprises of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and four Executive Directors (‘ED’s) - Performing Arts, Development, First Nations, and Audiences and Destination. 

The Executive, Performing Arts is responsible for overseeing several business units in the organisation including Programming, Presenter Services, Production, Collections, Customer Engagement and Customer Growth.

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: 

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements (Manager to assess if this applies to the role)
• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs, and the Smiling Mind app.  
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.  

Apply Now!

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. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to ************@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm Tuesday 19th March 2024. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

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.