Advisor, Communications

About You

As the Advisor, Communications, you will play an active role in developing compelling content for the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne (RACM) project, shaping the narrative around the long-term benefits of the project, and keeping both internal and external teams informed about relative disruptions and impacts. You will also contribute to our high-performing Strategic Communications team, developing storytelling content that amplifies our brand and elevates our case for support, and demonstrates the value we deliver for the Victorian community and the creative industries we are here to serve.

You will be adept at maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders and be able to represent Arts Centre Melbourne in a positive, engaging manner. This position requires a relevant tertiary qualification in communications and/or a minimum of 3 years' experience in communications, storytelling, engagement, culture and change communications.

Full time fixed term position to December 2027. Salary band 3.3 $91,970.00 p.a. plus superannuation.

For more information about the position and its key accountabilities, please read  Position Description RACM Communications Advisor 2025

About the Team

There are changes happening at Arts Centre Melbourne inside and out as the organisation undergoes a period of transformation. As a central part of the Victorian Government's vision to transform the Melbourne Arts Precinct, join a team of talented and persuasive communicators managing change and ensuring our varied stakeholders are informed, engaged and connected as the institution they love goes through the biggest changes in its 40+ year history. The Strategic Communications team is responsible for external and internal communications across the organisation, narrative and storytelling, strategic and campaign-based media, leadership positioning, reputation and issues management, change communications, internal culture, publications and stakeholder engagement.

Through excellent communication in multiple channels to a diversity of audiences, the team builds a compelling narrative around Arts Centre Melbourne's purpose, impact and value to the people of Victoria and the creative industries, and in generating advocacy for the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne project, central to the Victorian Government's Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government's commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

Apply Now

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter expanding on the key accountabilities of the role, demonstrating your relevant experience and fit, by 11:55pm, Sunday 19th September 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to 

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.