Project Manager - Music

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

THE ROLE 

The Project Manager – Music will work closely with the Senior Curator – Music to scope, plan and deliver RISING’s Music Program across city venues and non-traditional spaces. The role will play an essential role from program conception to delivery; overseeing the creative brief and budget, negotiating agreements and managing the delivery team and program partners.

The Project Manager – Music will lead and support the Music team within the Programming department, and work closely with the Festival Program Manager, Executive Producer and the broader festival teams and departments. Collaborating closely with RISING’s Brand and Commercial department this position will contribute to the marketing, publicity and partnerships associated with the music program and other key events under this role’s remit.

Additionally, this position will manage a range of external relationships with artists, venues, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders. This role is suited to someone who is organised, adaptable and solutions-focused –someone who can stay steady under pressure, juggle multiple moving parts and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced festival environment.

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 7 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.