Careers at MTC

MTC has 3 remaining paid Assistant Director positions available in 2020 for emerging or mid-career directors.

These positions were created to enable the successful applicant to learn about the process of developing shows for large-scale companies from senior theatre directors.  During each project the Assistant Director will shadow the director in rehearsal, attend weekly production meetings and observe the bump in of the production into the theatre through to Opening Night. Depending on the production’s needs, the Assistant Director may be required to attend performances during the season for show maintenance purposes or transfer the production to additional venues.

Preference will be given to those who have not had previous paid directorial experience at MTC.

These positions are for Melbourne based directors only.

 In your application please include:

• A current Resume
• Contact Information
• Which play you would like to work on
• A 1 page statement which includes information on why you would like to work on this production, why a company like MTC is of interest and what you hope to gain from the process. In this statement, please address how your prior directorial experience relates to the specific skills required for the production of interest. Please ensure this statement is no longer than one page in length.

Applications should be emailed to the Personnel Administrator at employment@mtc.com.au

Closing date for applications: Friday 8 November 2019 at 5pm. No late applications will be accepted.

Successful applicants will be notified during the week of Monday 2 December 2019.

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To learn more about Work Experience opportunities at MTC, the First Peoples Young Artists Program, and becoming an MTC Ambassador visit our Education page.

To learn more about auditions, secondments, and other opportunities for artists and creatives, visit our Artists Access section.

MTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe working environment. We embrace and value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diversity includes all the ways in which employees differ, and the valuable contribution that all of these differences bring to the Company. MTC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. It is our policy to consider reasonable adjustments for qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require advice and support during the recruitment process, please contact us on info@mtc.com.au or (03) 8688 0900.