Work with MWF

Melbourne Writers Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to nurture a diverse and inclusive workplace, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Opportunities

Melbourne Writers Festival is currently recruiting for the following roles.

The General Manager plays a key role in the small, highly effective MWF team. The role supports the Festival Director by taking responsibility for a range of functions including finance, HR, regulatory compliance, and risk management. They support best practice financial management and oversee key organisational systems and processes, aligning the Festival’s overarching strategy with its day-to-day practical operations.

Application Process 

Confidential enquiries about the role can be made to Veronica Sullivan, Festival Director, at veronica@mwf.com.au

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 30 September. 

Closing date: 12pm AEST, Monday 23 September 2024. 

Applications:  

  • Must include the following 3 documents as a single PDF: 
  • A cover letter outlining your interest in the role. 
  • Responses to each of the key selection criteria that demonstrate your experience, with examples. 
  • A current resume, including three referees. 

PLEASE NOTE: Referees will not be contacted without prior agreement. 

Application Format: 

  • Please combine your application into a single PDF document, with the filename 'Last Name First Name – General Manager'. 
  • Applications should not exceed 6 pages in length. 
  • Applications should be submitted by email only to recruitment@mwf.com.au  
  • Late applications will not be accepted.

The Head of Marketing and Partnerships works to plan and deliver the marketing and communications function of the organisation year-round, including the annual Festival marketing campaign. Over the course of the year, they manage seasonal marketing staff.

Application Process 

Confidential enquiries about the role can be made to Veronica Sullivan, Festival Director, at veronica@mwf.com.au

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 30 September. 

Closing date: 12pm AEST, Monday 23 September 2024. 

Applications:  

  • Must include the following 3 documents as a single PDF: 
  • A cover letter outlining your interest in the role. 
  • Responses to each of the key selection criteria that demonstrate your experience, with examples. 
  • A current resume, including three referees. 

PLEASE NOTE: Referees will not be contacted without prior agreement. 

Application Format: 

Please combine your application into a single PDF document, with the filename 'Last Name First Name – Head of Marketing and Partnerships’. 

  • Applications should not exceed 6 pages in length. 
  • Applications should be submitted by email only to recruitment@mwf.com.au