Executive Director

1 day ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Theibr Full time

Polyglot Theatre is a world‑renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne/Naarm making exceptional arts experiences for children and families from regional Australia to the most prestigious international theatres. We specialise in participatory immersive works that prioritise play, agency and access.

A rare opportunity for impactful leadership

We are looking for an Executive Director & co-CEO who will provide dynamic co‑leadership as a passionate advocate for the company, building markets for the company’s artistic work globally. They must be a collaborative, strategic thinker with demonstrated creative and business acumen.

Purpose of the Role

Together with the Artistic Director & co‑CEO, this role holds joint responsibility for strategic company leadership, effective business operations, financial viability, and stakeholder relationship management, both internally and externally.

Key competencies and other qualities

- Proven ability to work collaboratively with an Artistic Director & co‑CEO

- Strong understanding of the artistic process and a commitment to best practice in the producing of contemporary artworks for children, particularly participatory or immersive theatre

- Strategic thinking, with ability to devise and lead the development and delivery of Polyglot’s strategic plan

- Proven capacity in developing innovative business and market development initiatives

- Effective business skills, able to devise best‑practice operational plans for artistic development, national and international market development, business development, marketing and fundraising

- Strong track record of developing a wide range of revenue streams

- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining purposeful, high value stakeholder relationships

- Cultural leadership qualities, actively advocating for and supporting the sector

- Warm collegial leadership style, maintaining a positive working culture across the organisation

- Hold or be able to obtain a current Working with Children Check, in compliance with Polyglot’s Child Safety Policy

The position is a full‑time role based in Melbourne/Naarm with some national and international travel required.

Polyglot is committed to building workplace diversity across all levels of our organisation, and we strive for accessibility and inclusivity in all our practice. We particularly encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

If you require this information in another format, or would like to submit your application in another format, please get in touch.

Applications close at 5pm AEDT Wednesday 19 November 2025.

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