Melbourne Recital Centre is an award-winning live music venue; where artists and audiences build a lifetime of experiences. We strive to create wonder for everyone, in and beyond the Centre and inspire our community through music.
With a unique focus on music, the Centre presents and hosts hundreds of concerts each year, representing the pinnacle of the art form as practiced by local and international performers traversing all genres of music. And our impactful learning and access activities provide opportunities for Victorians of all ages and backgrounds to experience and engage with music and the Centre in new and exciting ways.
We acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land Melbourne Recital Centre stands – we pay our respects to Melbourne’s First People, to Elders past and present, and to our shared future.
Job Description
About the Role
Philanthropy Manager – 12 month Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover, Full Time
Classification is EA Grade 5.1.1 + superannuation guarantee.
Lead MRC’s philanthropy program.
Build your career in a creative people-focused environment where initiative and excellence are celebrated.
Play a key role in bringing to life a world-renowned live music venue in the heart of Melbourne’s expanding Arts Precinct.
Your Next Opportunity
The Philanthropy Manager leads the design and delivery of the Centre’s individual giving philanthropy program, including the annual giving/Patrons program, acquisition campaigns, major gifts, and bequests. Our philanthropy program prioritises deep relationship building, compelling communications, personalised stewarding, and an understanding of data to increase private sector philanthropic support to help us bring live music to life in our venue and make it accessible to more people in our community.
About the Team
You’ll join an engaged and collaborative team consisting of full-time, part time and casual staff that work across multiple venues and events to deliver a world-class experience for our patrons, visitors and people. Melbourne Recital Centre is a place where music and ideas come together to form lasting memories and experiences.
Why You'll Love Working with Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre offers a competitive salary of $113,652 plus 12% super along with a host of generous employment benefits:
Complimentary tickets
Discounts at food & beverage outlets
Flexible working to support work life balance
Discounted commuter benefits and parking including bike parking
Range of generous leave benefits – including annual, personal, carers, parental, family, study and domestic violence leave, plus more in line with our Enterprise Agreement
Digital online learning
Free access to wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance / Coaching Programs
A caring and culturally respectful team that truly works together
The opportunity to work in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic arts district within a live music / performing arts environment
Desired Skills and Experience
Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You
You may have all or most of the following skills and experiences:
Demonstrated experience, ability and success in leading individual giving campaigns, managing patron, bequest and regular giving programs, and making face-to-face philanthropic asks.
Thorough understanding of moves management, donor motivations, and fundraising principles.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion.
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling written communications with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing deadlines and work within a small team.
Well-developed computing skills including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft office suite, and ability to work with or learn a range of other software including; Adobe creative suite, Tessitura ticketing software and Artifax event management software.
Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to manage sophisticated account data and budgets.
Demonstrated experience working in a management role with minimal supervision, working collaboratively in a small team environment.
Demonstrated experience as a proactive and self-starting individual who takes responsibility for own actions and results.
Knowledge of and passion for music and the live music sector (desirable).
Next steps
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now – we’d love to hear from you!
Then click “Apply” to upload your cover letter, resume, and separate document addressing the key selection criteria.
Applications close on Sunday 19 July 2026.
We will be looking at applications on a rolling basis.
We are an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, those with a disability, women, and people with culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
Any Questions?
If you have any queries about the role, would like the position description in a different format, or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@melbournerecital.com.au.
Employment at Melbourne Recital Centre is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check, and on obtaining and maintaining a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia.
Melbourne Recital Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
