- Join one of Melbourne’s most iconic cultural institutions at a time of exciting collaboration and transformation
- Make your mark on the redevelopment of the Melbourne Arts Precinct
- Full time fixed term position (6 months)
About the Position
The Development Manager (Capital Campaign) plays a pivotal specialist role in advancing Arts Centre Melbourne’s ambitious Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne vision. Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy, this six-month fixed-term position is focused on building and activating a strong pipeline of new individual and corporate prospects to support the Imagine Anew Capital Campaign.
Working collaboratively across Development, Strategic Communications, and the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne team as well as with external stakeholders including MAPCo, the role leads the identification, qualification and cultivation of high-potential supporters, developing tailored engagement strategies that inspire transformational investment. Combining strategic prospecting, compelling proposal development and disciplined pipeline management, the Development Manager (Capital Campaign) will help secure the philanthropic support required to realise Arts Centre Melbourne’s future as a vibrant, inclusive and world-class cultural destination for all Victorians.
Full-time fixed term position. Band 4.3 $114,173.28 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation
Your Skills and Experience
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Possess a relevant tertiary level qualification and/or intermediate experience managing high net-worth
individuals and corporate philanthropy.
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Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including design, implementation, and oversight of a specific
project or program within a complex organisational context.
For more details, please read 
Position Description - Development Manager (Capital Campaign) - Feb 2026.pdf
About the Team
Philanthropy plays a critical role at Arts Centre Melbourne, extending the reach and impact of the creative learning, access and inclusion, commissioning and arts wellbeing programs, and preserving and exhibiting Australia's cultural heritage through our Collection. With the significant disruption caused to the arts and culture sector by COVID-19, the role of philanthropy is more important than ever.
The Major Giving team is also key to the success of the Imagine Anew Capital Campaign for the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne project as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
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 by 11:55pm Wednesday, 25 March 2026. 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.
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