Executive Director

4 days ago


Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Snuff Puppets Full time $68,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Title:
Executive Director

Company:
Snuff Puppets

Location:
Melbourne, Victoria (Hybrid/Flexible)

Job Type:
Part-time (0.8 FTE, 30 hours/week)

Seniority Level:
Executive

About Us

Snuff Puppets has been making large-scale experimental puppet theatre for 33 years. We've toured to 30+ countries with giant inflatables, visceral performances, and work that connects with audiences in unexpected ways. Now we need an Executive Director to help build the operational systems that'll take us forward.

The Role

You'll work alongside our Co-Artistic Directors to provide strategic leadership, develop sustainable financial systems, manage production and touring operations, and strengthen our organisational capacity.

What You'll Bring

  • 7-10 years senior arts leadership experience
  • Production and touring expertise (national and international)
  • Strong financial management skills (budgets $1M+)
  • Proven grant writing and fundraising success
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and access

What We Offer

  • Up to $85,000 p.a. (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE)
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's most distinctive arts companies

How to Apply

Send your application to:

Download the full recruitment pack:

Applications close:
5pm, Monday 17 November 2025

  • We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ community members.

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