Creative Producer Programs and Events

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $95,399 - $108,243

Grade: RBGV 4

Occupation: Arts, sports and recreation

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference: VG/421892AA

RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.

Who We Are

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit

What You'll Do

The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is searching for a Creative Producer Programs and Events to design and deliver unforgettable experiences for our visitors. From working with Traditional Owners and First Peoples creatives to partnering with leading festivals, artists, and cultural organisations, you'll shape a program that's as innovative as it is inspiring. You'll lead a talented Programs and Events team, championing creativity while making sure every project runs like clockwork. Think bold, immersive programming, meticulous event planning, and building partnerships that open new doors. You'll also be hands-on with budgets, contracts and timelines, making sure everything happens on time and on budget. If you're a natural collaborator with a flair for turning ideas into extraordinary visitor experiences, and you're ready to help us grow our reputation as a must-visit destination for culture, nature and creativity – we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Bring

You're an experienced creative producer with a strong background in programming and event delivery across a senior creative producer/programmer across a range of genres and scale and you know how to create memorable experiences that connect with diverse audiences. You understand how nature, culture and science can come together to inspire, and you have contemporary networks across the cultural sector, from festivals and galleries to museums, libraries, and major events. You've built and nurtured partnerships that last, and you value collaboration with Traditional Owners and First Peoples creatives as an important part of programming. As a natural leader, you coach, develop, and inspire your team, earning trust through open communication and clear direction. You're highly creative yet practical, generating fresh concepts while ensuring flawless operational delivery. Your skills span event ticketing, technical and logistical planning, budget management, contracts, and project documentation. You're comfortable with complexity, confident in making sound decisions, and skilled at building consensus among diverse stakeholders.

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Vic Government Careers website.

Working with Us

At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at must submit a recent resume along with a letter responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria (max. three pages) as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. Enquiries can be directed by email to

Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.

Applications close Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

14 August 2025