Festival Partnerships Manager

**About ACMI**

ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen-based art, films, TV and videogames. Visit us in Naarm/Melbourne's Fed Square, online and on tour. Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals. ACMI's industry, education and creative incubator programs inspire and develop the next generation of screen creatives. We are a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures. More at acmi.net.au

**About the role**

Join ACMI as our Festival Partnerships Manager to lead our diverse and vital program of festival and screen industry partnerships and deliver key stakeholder events, including exhibition openings. In this role you will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and strong screen industry engagement. You'll also deliver a program of festival and industry partnerships that meet ACMI's and its partners' strategic aims and objectives. Reporting to the Director of Commercial & Development this is a part-time (0.8) fixed term parental leave cover position until 3 April 2026.

**What you'll bring to the role**
- Demonstrated experience within the festival and events industry in a similar position and premium environment.
- Significant experience in the negotiation and successful implementation of event delivery, preferably with a strong events management and hospitality background.
- Excellent relationship development and management skills, with the ability to form partnerships and maximise growth potential.
- Strong networking, presentation and communication skills alongside an ability to influence people and build rapport quickly.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the proven ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands to deliver results within specified timeframes.

**What we offer**
- Part-time (0.8) fixed term role (until 3 April 2026 parental leave cover). Grade 5.1 role, with a starting salary of $106,534 pro rata plus super.
- A talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture, technology and media, cultural diversity, and inspiring new forms of creativity in our communities. A museum and workspace that provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues located in the heart of Melbourne in Federation Square (just a 5 min walk from Flinders Street station).
- As a valued team member, you can enjoy complimentary and discounted tickets, discounts at our shop and cafe, access to wellbeing activities, learning and development programs and our Employee Assistance Program. Flexible working, including a mix of onsite and work from home days depending on your role. Visit the ACMI website to learn more about working with us.

**How to apply**

Applications close **Sunday 18 May 2025 at** 11:59pm.**

Please note interviews will be held on** Thursday 22 May & Friday 23 May.**

**_Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant is required to complete reference and background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check where required and National Police Check._**
- **_Naarm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne which encompasses the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, a collective of five Aboriginal language groups, the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wathaurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung._