• Join Melbourne’s premier performing arts venue in an exciting time of transformation
• Use your expertise to develop partnerships that deliver meaningful impact in the arts
• Full time ongoing position

About the Position

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is critical to the future growth and management of Arts Centre Melbourne's corporate partnerships portfolio. The role's key responsibilities are to acquire, manage and nurture partnerships across the corporate, tertiary and industry sectors, delivering value for the organisation through revenue growth, impact and benefits exchange in accordance with partnership agreements and the strategic objectives of Arts Centre Melbourne.

Full time ongoing position. Salary band 4.3 $114,173.28 p.a. plus superannuation.

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years in corporate partnership management or similar role
• Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate respectfully and sensitively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Goal and action-oriented, with a high degree of initiative and a growth-focused, curious mindset
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven experience with and understanding of current technology, operating systems and applications; and the demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technology and systems, including upgrades and changes, within a reasonable timeframe
• Experience with or understanding of the arts sector would be advantageous

For more information, please read  Position Description - Corporate Partnerships Manager

About the Team

We’re entering a dynamic period of growth and expanding our Development team. A recent strategic review confirmed the need for new roles across philanthropy, partnerships and operations that will help shape the future of how we inspire, connect and champion the arts. These positions will strengthen how we connect with supporters, collaborate across the organisation and deliver meaningful impact for community and the performing arts sector. If you thrive in a growing, ambitious, purpose-driven team, we would love to hear from you.

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: 

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs 
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members and 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 and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, 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 peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter expanding on the key selection criteria, demonstrating your relevant experience and fit, by 11:55pm, Sunday 14 December 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne will be 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. 

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