Fringe Benefits

As forward-thinking, creative and inclusive organisation, there’s loads of great benefits of working at Melbourne Fringe. We believe that great work is made by people who enjoy what they do. We have a social culture (think: shared lunches, Friday drinks, good vibes) and employees get opportunities to learn and grow, enjoy themselves (and enjoy free tickets along the way!).

Here are some of the benefits of working at Melbourne Fringe:

• Flexible working arrangements (we work from home every Thursday, every second Wednesday, and sometimes at other times too)
• A generous personal leave policy that covers physical and mental health, menstrual and menopausal leave, gender affirmation leave, disability leave, bereavement leave and cultural leave
• Best practice parental leave policy (12 weeks’ paid leave for primary or secondary carers)
• An Employee Assistance Program counselling service
• Sector leading professional development programs with both individualised and group learning opportunities
• No Meetings Thursdays (seriously, it’s the best)
• A workplace that encourages people to bring their whole selves to the office.

We aim to be a force for positivity in the world, working to create a more creative, healthy, cohesive society. We have created a fast paced, ambitious work culture that values continual improvement and making seemingly impossible things happen on limited resources in a workplace characterised by big-picture thinking, optimism and playfulness

Want to join us?

Melbourne Fringe has a deep commitment to cultural equity, and we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as First Nations, d/Deaf & Disabled, people of colour, transgender and gender-diverse, and women. We work hard to embed equity throughout our organisation, and we strive to create safe and flexible working environments for our team.

We consider reasonable adjustments for qualified applicants with disability. If you have any questions about the accessibility of Melbourne Fringe please get in touch with on (03) 9660 9600 or email carly@melbournefringe.com.au

Current Opportunities

Community Outreach Coordinator

Love connecting with people and keeping things beautifully organised? This one’s for you. We need a warm, confident communicator to lead outreach for key projects in our Curated Program. You’ll research and contact individuals and community groups, keeping clear records while making people feel genuinely welcome and excited to take part. It’s a 2-day-a-week role, ideal for freelancers or flexible workers looking to plug into something meaningful. Sound like your vibe? Apply at the link below.

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 9 June, 2025.

Community Outreach Coordinator Position Description – PDF Version

Community Outreach Coordinator Position Description – Word Version

To discuss your application, please email Jasmine Moseley at jasmine@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Jasmine.

If you have any accessibility questions, contact Carly Findlay at carly@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Carly.

Festival Operations Manager

Love logistics, people, and the thrill of making big things happen? Read on. This role is central to planning and delivering the Melbourne Fringe Festival. You’ll bring serious operations know-how across artist engagement, venues, team management, and all things festival delivery. It’s ideal for someone with solid experience in festival ops who’s ready to help bring the chaos and magic of Melbourne Fringe Festival to life. Sound like you? Apply at the link below.

Apply Here

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 9 June, 2025.

Festival Operations Manager Position Description – PDF Version

Festival Operations Manager Position Description – Word Version

To discuss your application, please email Marline Zaibak at marline@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Marline.

If you have any accessibility questions, contact Carly Findlay at carly@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Carly.

Marketing Coordinator (Access Fringe)

Passionate about inclusive storytelling? Want to help amplify d/Deaf and Disabled artists and connect communities through the arts? You’ll fit right in. This role supports the delivery of our Accessible Marketing Strategy — working across digital content, outreach, and audience development to make sure our marketing is inclusive, representative, and engaging. You’ll collaborate with the Head of Audience and Digital to embed access across everything we do — from social posts and signage to audience comms and content creation. It’s a role for someone who understands the power of access and knows that inclusive marketing isn’t just good practice — it’s essential. Sound like your thing? Apply at the link below. Please note that this position is for someone who identifies as d/Deaf, Disabled or Neurodivergent.

Apply Here

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 9 June, 2025.

Marketing Coordinator (Access Fringe) Position Description – PDF Version

Marketing Coordinator (Access Fringe) Position Description – Word Version

To discuss your application, please email Louise Richardson at louise@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Louise. Keen to work in team Marketing, but this role isn’t quite the best fit for you? We’ll be hiring two more Marketing Coordinator roles very soon.

If you have any accessibility questions, contact Carly Findlay at carly@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Carly.

Production Manager (Festival Wide)

Know your way around a bump in? Thrive under pressure? Love seeing a festival come to life from the ground up? You might be our person. Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, you’ll take the lead on delivering Melbourne Fringe’s production elements across the entire festival. It’s a hands-on role for someone with technical know-how, calm under pressure, and a knack for making things run smoothly. Creative problem-solving meets on-the-ground action — if that’s your sweet spot, apply below.

Apply Here

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 9 June, 2025.

Production Manager (Festival Wide) Position Description – PDF Version

Production Manager (Festival Wide) Position Description – Word Version

To discuss your application, please email Marline Zaibak at marline@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Marline.

If you have any accessibility questions, contact Carly Findlay at carly@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Carly.

Volunteers Coordinator

Calling all people people – we need a Volunteers Coordinator!
If you thrive on bringing folks together, love a good roster, and know how to keep a team energised and on track, this one’s for you. You’ll run the volunteer program for the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival — from recruitment and training to scheduling and support — making sure our volunteer crew feels prepped, pumped, and appreciated come Festival-time. Sound like your kind of gig? Apply below.

Apply Here

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 9 June, 2025.

Volunteers Coordinator Position Description – PDF Version

Volunteers Coordinator Position Description – Word Version

To discuss your application, please email Marline Zaibak at marline@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Marline.

If you have any accessibility questions, contact Carly Findlay at carly@melbournefringe.com.au or phone our office on (03) 9660 9600 and ask to speak to Carly.