Philanthropy Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Lead Melbourne Recital Centre’s philanthropy program.

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

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!

How to Apply

Please read the position description on the MRC website (https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/digest/articles/job-vacancy-philanthropy-manager/) for further information.

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 [email protected].

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.

For more information about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to visit the MRC website (https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/)

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Melbourne Recital Centre acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live and learn. We pay our respects to people of the Kulin nation, their Elders past, present and emerging and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.