- Play a key role in the programming, production and delivery of Melbourne Fashion Week and other major City of Melbourne events.
- $101,498 + 12% Super
- Permanent, Full Time Opportunity
About the role
The Event Producer sits within the Experience Melbourne Branch and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of Melbourne Fashion Week and other major City of Melbourne events and programs. The Premier Events team delivers a portfolio that includes Melbourne Fashion Week, Now or Never, New Year’s Eve, Moomba, Firelight Festival and Christmas Festival.
With a strong focus on fashion, creative programming and operational design and delivery, this role will work closely with the Premier Events team to bring engaging event concepts and experiences to life. You’ll support the development and delivery of programming while coordinating the production, operational and stakeholder requirements needed to deliver a high-quality festival experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event producer who understands the unique demands of major programming-led festivals and major events and enjoys working at the intersection of creative ideas, production and operational delivery.
A little more about the role
- Contribute to the programming, production and delivery of Melbourne Fashion Week, supporting the development of engaging and high-quality event experiences.
- Coordinate event production and operations including venues, logistics, suppliers, contractors, resources and on-site delivery.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to bring creative concepts and event programs from planning through to delivery.
- Manage competing priorities, risk, compliance and operational requirements to ensure events are delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You are a creative and experienced event professional with a strong understanding of fashion, festivals or other programming-led major events. You’re comfortable working in an environment where creative programming needs to be balanced with the practicalities of production, logistics, stakeholder management and live event delivery.
You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and bring strong organisation, judgement and attention to detail.
What your experience might look like
- A tertiary qualification in event management and/or demonstrated experience in major event and festival production, ideally within a fashion, creative or programming-led environment.
- Demonstrated experience working within a programming-led festival environment, with a strong understanding of how creative programming and event operations come together.
- Strong event production and operational experience across logistics, venue and site planning, contractors, risk management, staffing and live event delivery.
- Well-developed project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and competing priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across internal teams, external partners and suppliers.
Benefits of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Friday, 11 September 2026.
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Matthew Flinn - Senior Manager Premier Events, [email protected].
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
