This page contains copies of Policies and Procedures applicable to artists engaged for Season 2025.
Artists will receive an induction upon commencement of rehearsals, where these Policies and Procedures will be discussed. Additionally, these document remain available to reference at any time, using the below links.
A Safe and Respectful Workplace
Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to providing a safe and respectful working environment for everyone, free from harassment or abuses of power – sexual or otherwise. Melbourne Theatre Company is a member of the Confederation of State Theatre Companies (CAST) and CAST policies apply to all artists we engage with.
Melbourne Theatre Company’s Code of Conduct
Current version:
Code of Conduct (June 2024)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
CAST National Code of Behaviour Statement
Current version:
CAST National Code of Behaviour Statement (June 2021)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
CAST Respectful Workplace Policy
Current version:
CAST Respectful Workplace Policy (June 2021)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
Online Engagement Policy
Current version:
Online Engagement Policy (June 2024)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
Alcohol and Drugs Policy
Current version:
Alcohol and Drugs Policy (July 2025)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
COVID-safe Guidance Information
We all have a part to play in remaining COVID-safe. Prior to the commencement of rehearsals, Company Management will contact all cast and creatives with COVID-safe guidance information, tailored to the production.
Melbourne Theatre Company follows the guidance of the Victorian Government. Information regarding COVID-19 from the Victorian Government is available at http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/covid-19-victoria
CAST Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour Policy
Current version:
CAST Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour Policy (June 2021)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
CAST Grievance Resolution Procedure
Current version:
CAST Grievance Resolution Procedure (June 2021)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
CAST Disciplinary Procedure
Current version:
CAST Disciplinary Procedure (June 2021)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
Child Safety
Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to child safety and to ensuring that children are made aware of and feel confident in their rights when at Melbourne Theatre Company.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to child safety and to ensuring that children are made aware of and feel confident in their rights when at Melbourne Theatre Company.
We understand our obligations under Victorian Child Employment laws and Code of Practice for the Entertainment Industry and will take action to ensure compliance at the Company.
We have a zero tolerance of child abuse and will take all necessary steps to prevent and protect children at the Company from any form of abuse or neglect, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and cultural abuse.
We will ensure that principles of equality and diversity embedded in our Respectful Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity policies and employee Code of Conduct apply to children at the Company.
Recognising that the wellbeing of many children is adversely affected by economic, cultural and social factors and disability, in our activities with children we aim to:
- Promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal children
- Promote the cultural safety of children from culturally/and or linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Promote the safety of children with a disability.
Child Safe Code of Conduct
Melbourne Theatre Company’s employees are responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of children by complying with the following Code of Conduct.
Current version:
Child Safe Code of Conduct – MTC Employees (2017)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
University of Melbourne Child Safety Policy
As a department of the University of Melbourne, the following Child Safety Policy applies to all Melbourne Theatre Company employees.
Current version:
Available at https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1337/
Mentorship Opportunities
Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to fostering opportunities for emerging artists, creatives and technicians, by offering facilitating and assisting in mentorship opportunities, such as secondments and internships. Information on the process for Creative Secondments is contained within our Mentorship Policy.
Mentorship Policy
Current version:
Mentorship Policy (May 2024)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
General Policies and Procedures
Photography Policy
Current version:
TBA within induction
Ticketing Policy
Current version:
TBA within induction
Billing Policy
Current version:
TBA within induction
Onstage Animals Policy
Melbourne Theatre Company discourages the use of live animals onstage and ardently opposes any use where injury, suffering or distress to the animal is likely to be caused. Any appearance of a live animal onstage in a Melbourne Theatre Company production must adhere to the following Policy.
Current version:
Onstage Animals Policy (May 2024)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
Dogs in the Workplace Policy
Current version:
Dogs in the Workplace Policy (December 2023)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
After Hours Policy
Current version:
After Hours Policy (November 2023)
Versions previously applicable within this Season:
n/a
Melbourne Theatre Company reserves the right to add, remove or amend any and all documents contained on this page. Where such additional, removal or amendment occurs, it shall be notated on this page.
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