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, 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 louise@melbournefringe.com.au

2024 Festival Volunteers — APPLICATIONS CLOSED

We’re once again on the hunt for some amazing volunteers to help put a little finesse on our Festival, whether it’s getting punters’ bums on the right seat, or directing them towards the nearest QR code (you’ve gotta press and hold, Graham!). We’ve got positions including: All-Rounders, Front of House Attendants, Fringe Greeters, and Access Champions. Whatever special flair you bring, we want it as part of the Fringe Festival team.

What’s involved? 

As a Melbourne Fringe volunteer, you’ll typically contribute 15 – 25 hours of time across the Festival. Most volunteers help across five shifts of three – four hours each, but many put their hand up for more. To assist with rostering, you’ll need to be available across at least five days in October. The festival will run from October 1 – 20. There will be two briefing sessions for volunteers to choose from, on the 16th or the 17th of September.

What’s In It For Me?

Apart from getting to meet other absolute legends and be part of making great art happen? Volunteering will give you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic arts environment, and provide an exciting place to meet new people and make new memories. Not to mention how incredible it is to be involved in such a vibrant and extraordinary part of Melbourne!

As a volunteer, you will also receive a Melbourne Fringe t-shirt, tickets to see shows for free, exclusive discounts and deals, an invitation to our VIP volunteers party, and a certificate of completion at the end of the Festival.

Read all the nitty gritties in the FAQs and detailed role descriptions below.

Applications Close: Monday 19th August at 11.59pm 
Please contact Beck at volunteers@melbournefringe.com.au with any questions.

Volunteer FAQs

Volunteer Role Summaries

Volunteer Role Summaries Plain Text

All-Rounder

All-Rounder Volunteer Role Description

All-Rounder Plain Text Volunteer Role Description

Access Champion

Access Champion Volunteer Role Description

Access Champion Plain Text Volunteer Role Description

Front of House Attendant

Front of House Attendant Volunteer Role Description

Front of House Attendant Plain Text Volunteer Role Description

Audience Engagement (Fringe Greeter)

Audience Engagement Volunteer Role Description

Audience Engagement Plain Text Volunteer Role Description