Careers at Melbourne Theatre Company

We're looking for someone to position, profile and grow our brand and attendance through effective communications. The role leads all aspects of the internal and external communications function, including media and PR, brand and personnel profiling, talent and influencer engagement, and reputation management.

Why you

• You're someone who understands the social and cultural value of live experience.
• You're motivated by the impact of high-profile, strategic, and well-crafted communications.
• You have the expertise to identify and execute the right message, at the right time, in the right channel to influence thinking and behaviour at scale.

Why us

• We're challenging thinking around why theatre matters, what it is, and who it's for.
• We're on a mission to become one of the world’s preeminent theatre companies and cultural destinations.
• We're telling stories that reflect the diversity of the human experience in a shared forum like no other.

The role reports to the Director Marketing and Communications and leads a team of two.

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Please send a cover letter and CV to employment@mtc.com.au.

Applications close Thursday 6 February 2025.

We're looking for someone to grow and retain audiences by extending our reach, engagement, and conversion. The role leads all aspects of the marketing function, executes and optimises activity within all marketing channels, and influences behaviour at each stage of the audience funnel.

Why you

• You're someone who understands the social and cultural value of live experience.
• You're motivated by seeing effective marketing translate into thousands of people sharing the joy of a live experience like no other.
• You have the expertise to influence thinking and behaviour at scale.

Why us

• We're challenging thinking around why theatre matters, what it is, and who it's for.
• We're on a mission to become one of the world’s preeminent theatre companies and cultural destinations.
• We're telling stories that reflect the diversity of the human experience in a shared forum like no other.

The role reports to the Director Marketing and Communications and leads a team of three.

Click here for the full position description.

Please send a cover letter and CV to employment@mtc.com.au.

Applications close Thursday 6 February 2025.

We're looking for someone to maximise attendance at the shows within our annual season through high-profile, targeted, and impactful advertising. The role works closely with our media agency to evaluate insights, develop plans, and deliver assets that allow us to meet attendance targets through subscriber and single ticket campaigns.

Why you

• You're someone who understands the impact of great advertising. You're able to draw out the unique attributes of a product - or in our case, a show or season - and develop it into an effective piece of visual communication.

• You can work with a creative team to articulate an idea and see it through, whilst working to tight timelines and large volumes.

• You're able to utilise your own creativity to achieve cut-through and set us apart from the plethora of entertainment options in Melbourne.

• You’re flexible and data-driven, able to pivot swiftly in pursuit of campaign goals. 

Why us

• We're challenging conventional thinking around why theatre matters, what it is, and who it's for.

• We're on a mission to become one of the world’s preeminent theatre companies and cultural destinations.

• We're telling stories that reflect the diversity of the human experience in a shared forum like no other.

The role reports to the Head of Marketing.

Click here for the full position description.

Please send a cover letter and CV to employment@mtc.com.au.

Applications close Thursday 6 February 2025.

We're looking for someone who can develop, shoot, edit, and distribute high-impact video content across our owned, earned, and paid channels. This content ranges from short-form (short-turnaround) video for social media, to longer form production content that promotes our shows and seasons.

Why you

• You're aware of the rich opportunity that exists for a Company like ours to produce engaging and impactful video content and you're energised by the idea of being the person to do it!

• You're able to take a brief and execute to a high-level, identify a trend and respond to it, or write your own brief and showcase your skills across the full gamut of video production.

• You're a creative, but have the business-nous to ensure video content achieves team and company strategy.

Why us

• We're challenging thinking around why theatre matters, what it is, and who it's for.

• We're on a mission to become one of the world’s preeminent theatre companies and cultural destinations.

• We're telling stories that reflect the diversity of the human experience in a shared forum like no other.

The role reports to the Head of Communications.

Click here for the full position description.

Please send a cover letter, CV, and portfolio of video work to employment@mtc.com.au.

Applications close Thursday 6 February 2025.

Join us as our Deputy Company Manager, a pivotal role supporting artists and productions for our annual seasons. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of one of Australia's leading theatre companies, ensuring a positive, safe, and productive experience for all involved.

Reporting to the Company Manager, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for artists on designated productions, facilitating seamless communication between the creative and administrative teams. You’ll play a key role in fostering a welcoming environment for artists and ensuring operational excellence across our productions.

Key Criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with artists in live theatre.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of rehearsal and production processes in live theatre.
• Able to problem solve under pressure with sensitivity in a multifaceted environment.
• Able to work proactively in both individual and team scenarios.
• Willingness to share responsibilities, respecting and valuing differing strengths, viewpoints and roles.
• Flexibility to adapt and respond to the needs of a production as they arise.
• Strong administration skills and highly organised.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with current entertainment employment conditions (desirable).
• Current Driver’s Licence.

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Please send applications consisting of a cover letter and resume, addressed to Director People and Culture to employment@mtc.com.au

Applications close 9am Monday 3 February 2025.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Fly/Staging Supervisor to join our Southbank Theatre Technical Team. This dynamic role involves overseeing the venue’s Power Fly system and staging requirements, ensuring seamless execution for all productions.

As Fly/Staging Supervisor, you will:

• Operate and maintain the Power Fly systems and staging equipment.
• Execute rigging requirements for flown scenery and technical elements.
• Perform Mechanist duties and show crew responsibilities as required, working collaboratively with the technical team.

This position requires a balance of technical expertise, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to world-class live performance.

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Please send applications consisting of a cover letter and resume, addressed to Director People and Culture to employment@mtc.com.au

Applications close 9am Tuesday 28 January 2025.