Scenic Artist

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Scenic Artist and People & Culture Coordinator. Please check below for more information.

Scenic Artist (Full-Time, Fixed Term For 12 Months)

We’re looking for a skilled and creative Scenic Artist to join Melbourne Theatre Company’s Production team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced artist who thrives on collaboration, craftsmanship, and bringing bold theatrical designs to life on stage.

Responsibilities

- Work closely with the Scenic Art Supervisor and play a hands-on role in creating and finishing scenic elements for productions, from large-scale set pieces to intricate props and surface treatments.
- Apply scenic treatments, painting, texturing, and other finishes across a range of materials.
- Collaborate with the wider Production team to ensure the design vision is brought to life with precision and artistry.
- Maintain a practical, team-oriented approach that values craftsmanship, attention to detail, and adaptability.

People & Culture Coordinator

We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic People & Culture Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in supporting a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on precision, enjoys improving systems, and is passionate about people and process.

Responsibilities

- Provide critical support across the People & Culture function, with a focus on Health & Safety systems, compliance reporting, and training coordination.
- Support employment contracts, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure policies and procedures are up to date and aligned with Fair Work requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the University of Melbourne Health and Safety Team to support compliance obligations and drive continuous improvement.
- Utilise attention to detail, confidence, and ability to create digital tools, with a commitment to clear communication to shape a workplace where people feel supported and empowered.

If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values integrity, innovation, and care, we encourage you to apply.

Please send applications consisting of a cover letter and resume, addressed to Director People and Culture, to employment@mtc.com.au

Applications Close, 11.59pm 19th October 2025.

For more information regarding opportunities for young people at Melbourne Theatre Company, including work experience, Deadly Creatives, Young Artists Week and Youth Ambassadors, visit our Education page.

Melbourne Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe working environment. We embrace and value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diversity includes all the ways in which employees differ, and the valuable contribution that all of these differences bring to the Company.

Melbourne Theatre Company encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities. It is our policy to consider reasonable adjustments for qualified applicants with disabilities.

If you require advice and support during the recruitment process, please contact us atinfo@mtc.com.au or (03) 8688 0900.

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