Manager, Stewardship

About the Position

The Manager, Stewardship focuses on developing and delivering an integrated donor and stakeholder relations and stewardship program to strengthen Art Centre Melbourne’s connection with philanthropic, government and corporate funders. This position requires someone with proven relationship management experience, exceptional communication skills and experience with fundraising and partnerships, to strengthen Arts Centre Melbourne’s strategic impact as a leading cultural organisation.

Part time ongoing position (0.8 FTE). Salary band 4.3 $114,173.28 p.a. plus superannuation.

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Demonstrated understanding of best practice stewardship and the role of stewardship and donor and stakeholder relations strategies
• Extensive experience of the not-for-profit and philanthropy sector
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, appropriate for dealing with stakeholders and supporters
• Exemplary stakeholder management skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience in event planning and delivery
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to lead and develop a small team
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite

For more information about the accountabilities of the position, please read Position Description – Manager, Stewardship.

About the Team

Arts Centre Melbourne is entering a dynamic period of growth and expansion of their Development team. A recent strategic review confirmed the need for new roles across philanthropy, partnerships and operations that will help shape the future of how they inspire, connect and champion the arts. These positions will strengthen how they connect with supporters, collaborate across the organisation and deliver meaningful impact for community and the performing arts sector. If you thrive in a growing, ambitious, purpose-driven team, they would love to hear from you.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which they gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. They also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay their respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath their iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, they showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.  

Together with their own program of performances, events and activities they offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

They are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of their ensemble, you will enjoy: 

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs 
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members and members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

They seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask them at any stage. If you need to contact them about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to [email protected].

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter expanding on the key criteria, demonstrating your relevant experience and fit, by 11:55pm, Tuesday 16th December 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date. Apply here.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.