Producer, Performance

Join us as the Producer, Performance for RISING—a festival of new art, music, and performance in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).

THE ROLE 

The Producer will work closely with RISING’s Senior Producer and Production Manager to scope, plan and deliver a selection of contemporary performance works across various city venues and non-traditional spaces. The program of local, national and international work is often complex, participatory, immersive, site-specific and may be presented outside of a traditional context or venue.

The role engages with local, national and international industry stakeholders including artists, producer, agents, venues, and other broad presentation and curatorial partners. Producers are creative leaders and plays a key role in managing relationships and deals, and delivering the projects through to delivery, settlement and post-event reporting.

This position uses astute judgement in managing issues and balancing conflicting demands of internal and external stakeholders. The role will also work collaboratively with RISING’s Brand and Commercial department on the marketing, publicity and partnerships associated with the performance program.

See the full position description here

ABOUT RISING

Taking place at the beginning of winter, RISING is a festival new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). For more details of current and past program, view our website and the 2025 program. RISING returns 27 May—08 June 2026.

We are nestled right on Lonsdale Street, in the heart of the CBD. Our culture is a key part of what makes working here special. Whether it’s doing a crossword around the lunch table, experiencing Melbourne’s arts and culture from within, or simply the everyday interactions, you’ll feel part of something vibrant.

Benefits of working at RISING 

• RISING offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid office/work from home
• Leave and wellbeing policies that support you—including five weeks of annual leave (pro rata), dedicated wellbeing leave, and other forms of paid leave. You’ll also have the option to transfer Australian public holidays that don’t align with your cultural, religious, or personal values to another day.
• Bring your pet to work! We are a pet-friendly workspace and run a roster so there’s always a furry friend nearby
• Complimentary tickets to RISING events
• Opportunities to attend exclusive events and experiences within the arts industry
• Access to a network of creatives and professionals that will allow you to learn and grow in your career
• Free access to Uprise, our Employee Assistance Program, which includes coaching and counselling sessions.

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit your application and see the full position description at our website: https://rising.melbourne/about/jobs.
• The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 12 December 2025. Please note: Close date is subject to change, as RISING is keen to interview early and may fill the position if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting ASAP
• Please provide a cover lette and resume.
• If you have access requirements that will cause difficulty applying online and you need assistance, please call 03 9662 4242, Monday to Friday, between 9AM–5PM. We are only able to respond to accessibility enquiries at this number, for all other queries please email [email protected]

RISING is a festival aspiring to be a cultural leader in inclusion and accessibility. We want our organisation and program to be a true reflection of our city, representing people with a variety of skillsets and life experiences, cultures and backgrounds. We encourage applications from First Nations people, those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who are LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent people, people who have a disability and/or who are d/Deaf.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES  

For other enquiries about the role, please contact Millie Rushton, Festival Program Manager at [email protected] or on 0449 565 035.