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Interested in Joining Our Team at Midsumma Festival?

With a small core team working year-round from the Midsumma Office in Melbourne’s CBD, we grow into a vibrant seasonal workforce each festival season, bringing together passionate creatives, producers, administrators, community leaders, and LGBTQIA+ and disability community advocates to help deliver one of Australia’s largest queer arts and cultural festivals.

Working at Midsumma is fast-paced, collaborative, purpose-driven, and deeply connected to community. Whether you’re supporting artists, coordinating volunteers, producing events, or helping audiences experience the festival, every role contributes to creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ communities can celebrate visibility, creativity, and connection.

Alongside our year-round team, we recruit seasonal staff, summer work placements, and volunteers from September to February each year in the lead-up to festival delivery. Head to About Midsumma to learn more about Midsumma Festival, our values, and the work we do.

Opportunities

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• Philanthropy Development Coordinator (Part-time 0.4)
  Open - Closing Wed 26 Aug
  $86,000 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% superannuation. Fixed Term - 1 Year - Part-time 0.4
  Download the full position description.

• Ticketing & Presenter Services Manager
  - Open
  $76,000 - $80,000 per annum pro-rata, plus 12% super.
  Fixed-term, full-time contract
  Sept 2026 – February 2027
  Download full position description.

Philanthropy Development Coordinator (Part-time 0.4)

Open - Closing Wed 26 Aug
$86,000 per annum (pro rata), plus 12% superannuation. Fixed Term - 1 Year - Part-time 0.4
Download the full position description.

The Philanthropy Development Coordinator plays a key role in growing Midsumma's philanthropic income by building meaningful relationships with trusts, foundations, major donors and supporters. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Fundraising, the CEO and the Board, the role identifies funding opportunities, prepares compelling funding proposals, stewards donor relationships and supports the delivery of Midsumma's long-term fundraising strategy.

This is a hands-on role that combines relationship management, prospect research, proposal writing, donor stewardship and administration. The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of philanthropic initiatives, helping to secure sustainable funding that enables Midsumma to deliver its artistic, cultural and community programs.

The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, coordinating funding applications and reporting, and ensuring accurate donor records and pipeline management through Midsumma's CRM. Success in this position requires excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for building long-term relationships that support Midsumma's mission and future growth.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, addressing the position’s key criteria, and why you’re excited about this role to: [email protected]

Closing Wed 26 Aug
Download the full position description.

More roles to come…

We’ll be announcing additional seasonal and year-round contract roles for the 2027 Festival in the coming months. Dates and timelines are approximate, so keep an eye on our socials or subscribe to our eNews for announcements.

Due to the nature of delivering Midsumma Festival, our team works from the office five days per week during the lead-up to festival delivery.

Midsumma is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace. We encourage and support applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities.

If you are interested in talking to us about employment opportunities, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your interest to [email protected]

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