Project Producer SIGNAL and Drum Youth Servces Parnership

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• Max term, part-time opportunity till 30 June 2027
• $85, pro rata) + 12% Super
• Employee Discounts Program

About the role

The Project Producer sits within the Creative Melbourne Branch and offers an exciting opportunity to design and deliver innovative programs that improve cultural safety and wellbeing outcomes for young people across Melbourne.

This role plays a key part in delivering impactful outcomes for our community by re-designing and co-producing creative programs with young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and LGBTQIA+ communities. Working in partnership with Drummond Street Services (The Drum), you will shape SIGNAL's free creative programs to ensure they are relevant, engaging, and supportive of connection, identity, and belonging.

This is a part time opportunity, 2 days per week, until the 30 June 2027.

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it's your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are a natural community connector, confident in working alongside young people and artists to create inclusive and empowering programs. You bring passion, cultural insight, and strong collaboration skills to everything you do.

You may also be:

• Experienced in delivering innovative arts or youth-focused projects.
• Skilled at engaging hard-to-reach young people, particularly from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities.

What your experience might look like

• Minimum of two years' experience working in the community or contemporary arts sector, including producing projects and events.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with artists across diverse artforms.
• Strong interpersonal, liaison, and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• High-level project management, administrative, and budget management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on deadlines.

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role As part of your application, you will be required to:

• Attach your updated resume
• Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

A few important things to note – don't miss out

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
• Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don't wait to get your application in.
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Stephane Urruty – Program Manager - Children, Families and Young People,

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.