The Project Manager, Australian Performing Arts Collection is responsible for planning, developing and delivering cross-platform projects that showcase and preserve Australia's performing arts heritage. Reporting to the Exhibitions Manager, the role manages physical and digital experiences, exhibitions, multimedia projects and associated programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to museum best-practice standards. The position works closely with internal teams, contractors, cultural institutions and industry partners to create engaging audience experiences and support the strategic objectives of the Australian Performing Arts Collection. 

 

 

 

The Collections team enriches and inspires audiences through the preservation, interpretation and celebration of Australian performing arts history. The team is responsible for caring for, documenting and showcasing the Australian Performing Arts Collection through exhibitions, public programs and digital engagement initiatives. Working across Arts Centre Melbourne, the team collaborates with artists, cultural institutions, donors and industry professionals to create meaningful experiences that connect diverse audiences with Australia's rich performing arts heritage. 

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.

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As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy: 

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 12 October 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.