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We are currently recruiting a Venue Program Manager to join the team to support in the delivery of the 2027 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Venue Program Manager
The Festival is seeking a Venue Program Manager to join the team to support the delivery of seasons and events across our suite of Festival Managed Venues at the 2027 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Working closely with the CEO/Festival Director and programming team, the role will manage the end-to-end program of seasons and events across our suite of Festival Managed Venues – from curation and contracting through to on-the-ground delivery. The Venue Program Manager acts as the primary liaison between the Festival and the artists and producers presenting in our venues, working closely with the Festival's Technical Director, Ticketing Manager and Venues Manager to ensure delivery of an efficiently run program in well-serviced venues, with seamless communication across our operations, technical, ticketing, marketing and front of house teams.
For more information, including selection criteria, please download a copy of the Position Description below.
How to apply
Email your CV and one page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by 5pm on Friday 7 August to jobs@comedyfestival.com.au.
Should you have any further enquiries, please email jobs@comedyfestival.com.au with the subject line 'Venue Program Manager'.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival openly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need any assistance with this application or have any questions regarding the inherent physical requirements of each position, please contact jobs@comedyfestival.com.au.