Careers at Melbourne Fringe
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Production Coordinator - Hubs (two roles)
The Production Coordinator is a seasonal fixed-term employee who focuses on the production and technical delivery of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The primary focus of the Production Coordinator is to assist the Production Manager with the daily running of all venues within the Melbourne Fringe. The role will include daily operational activities and team-based bump-in and bump-out duties. Bump-in and bump-out activities will consist of setting up venues and sites.
If you have questions about the role or need an accessible application adjustment, please email [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
Marketing Coordinator (Festival Content & Delivery)
The Marketing Coordinator (Festival Content & Delivery) supports the delivery of Melbourne Fringe’s marketing and communications activity across the Festival campaign period. This is a hands-on, execution focused role centred on content creation, social media, website updates and the practical day-to-day work that brings the Festival’s brand to life, helping the team move fast, stay consistent, and tell great stories across every channel.
If you have questions about the role, or need an accessible application adjustment, please email [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
Marketing Coordinator (Festival Content & Delivery) Position Description PDF
Marketing Coordinator (Festival Content & Delivery) Position Description Doc
Production Manager (Regional & Touring)
The Production Manager (Regional & Touring) is all about taking Melbourne Fringe on the road. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end production delivery of our regional work, leading a week-long Fringe Encore mini festival in Ballarat in late Oct, working with venues, suppliers, production crew, and artists to bring bold work into theatres, civic buildings and unexpected outdoor spaces. It’s a hands-on production role that blends big-picture thinking with practical delivery, managing budgets, timelines and relationships to make sure the art lands brilliantly and the region feels it.
The position will commence as part-time and move to full-time in August, and the applicant will be required to work across Melbourne, Ballarat and remotely.
If you have questions about the role, or need an accessible application adjustment, please email [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
Production Manager (Regional & Touring) Position Description PDF
Production Manager (Regional & Touring) Position Description Doc
Logistics Coordinator
The Logistics Coordinator is a seasonal fixed-term employee who focuses on the logistics for the delivery of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The primary focus of the Logistics Coordinator is to assist the Production Managers with coordination of all temporary assets required for the set up and the daily running of all venues within the Melbourne Fringe. The role will include pre-production logistics, team-based bump-in and bump-out duties and daily operational activities.
If you have questions about the role, or need an accessible application adjustment, please email [email protected]
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
Why Work at Melbourne Fringe? Employee Benefits & Culture
As a forward-thinking, creative, and inclusive organization, Melbourne Fringe offers exceptional benefits for staff who are passionate about independent arts. We believe great work comes from people who enjoy what they do.
Our social culture includes shared lunches, Friday drinks, and good vibes. Employees enjoy opportunities to learn, grow, and receive free tickets to festival events.
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Work from home every Thursday, every second Tuesday, plus additional flexibility as needed
- Generous Personal Leave Policy: Coverage for physical and mental health, menstrual and menopausal leave, gender affirmation leave, disability leave, bereavement leave, and cultural leave
- Best Practice Parental Leave: 12 weeks' paid leave for primary or secondary carers
- Employee Assistance Program: Professional counselling services available to all staff
- Sector-Leading Professional Development: Both individualized and group learning opportunities
- No Meetings Thursdays: Dedicated focus time for deep work
- Authentic Workplace: Encouragement to bring your whole self to the office
- Festival Perks: Free tickets to shows and exclusive access to events
Our Mission & Workplace Culture
We aim to be a force for positivity in the world, working to create a more creative, healthy, and cohesive society. Melbourne Fringe has built a fast-paced, ambitious work culture that values:
- Continual improvement and innovation
- Making the seemingly impossible happen with limited resources
- Big-picture thinking and strategic vision
- Optimism and playfulness in problem-solving
- Collaboration and teamwork
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Melbourne Fringe is an equal opportunity employer. We have a deep commitment to cultural equity and strongly encourage applications from people who identify as:
First Nations peoples
d/Deaf & Disabled
People of colour
Transgender and gender-diverse
Women
LGBTQIA+ communities
We work hard to embed equity throughout our organization and strive to create safe and flexible working environments for our entire team.
Accessibility
We consider reasonable adjustments for qualified applicants with disability. If you have any questions about the accessibility of Melbourne Fringe or require accommodations during the application process, please contact us:
Phone: (03) 9660 9600
Email: [email protected]