Circus Centre Melbourne is seeking a dynamic Venue & Program Coordinator to ensure seamless operations for artists, participants and community.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of circus. 

Circus Centre Melbourne is a new creative circus hub in Melbourne on Wurundjeri Country, led by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australia’s National Youth Circus and the country’s only full-time circus school for young people aged 8–19. This new venture is a home for world-class circus training and creative exploration, building opportunities for community engagement and industry growth. 

We’re looking for a Venue & Program Coordinator to join our team at Circus Centre Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in keeping our space running smoothly and supporting the delivery of amazing programs for members, artists, and the community.  

Position: Venue & Program Coordinator Location: Circus Centre Melbourne, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066 Hours: Part-time, 0.6 FTE over 3 – 4 days per week, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm. Remuneration: $60,00 – $63,000 pro-rata per annum, commensurate with experience, plus Superannuation and all entitlements  Term: 2 years with the possibility to become ongoing, preferred start date mid-September 2025. 

 

What will you be doing, exactly? 

In this role, you’ll be: 

Keeping Circus Centre Melbourne running smoothly every day – from answering enquiries to making sure the space feels welcoming and organised.
Being the first point of contact for artists, families, and community members, delivering friendly and professional customer service.
Coordinating bookings and programs so classes, workshops, and events run without a hitch.
Overseeing venue needs – arranging cleaning, liaising with contractors, and ensuring maintenance issues are resolved promptly.
Supporting safe and efficient operations by managing systems, processes, and communication across the team. 
Gathering and organising program information to help us evaluate and improve what we do. 

 

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring: 

Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities and problem solve. 
Great communication – you’re friendly, approachable, and professional in person, on the phone, and over email. 
Confidence with digital tools like booking systems, Microsoft Office, and cloud platforms – and the ability to learn new systems quickly. 
A genuine interest in working with a diverse creative community and making people feel welcome. 

Find the full position description here. 

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay – we’d still love to hear from you.  

 

What you’ll get in return from us: 

Aside from the remuneration package and all the flexibility you need to operate at your best, we want to see you thrive and grow with us. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join the team include: 

Flexibility to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you 
The chance to contribute to creative, meaningful work that makes a real impact 
A workplace that looks after your wellbeing, including free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support 
Annual flu vaccinations to help you stay healthy 
Free access to our Open Training Program 
An extra day off on your birthday 

We celebrate difference and welcome all kinds of people to our team. We’re proud to be an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a person with disability, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background we would welcome your application. 

 

How to Apply 

Applications close: Thursday 11 September 2025 at 9:00am 

Ensure you have read the full position description downloadable from the Flying Fruit Fly Circus website: https://fruitflycircus.com.au/about-us/employment/  

To apply, email your CV and a cover letter to Donna Baldwin (Executive Officer) – dbaldwin@fruitflycircus.com.au 

 

Your cover letter should include: 

A short introduction about yourself 
A response to how you can fulfill the role as detailed in the Position Description with specific examples of transferable skills and knowledge where applicable. 
A response to this question: What excites you about joining the Flying Fruit Fly Circus team and taking on this role right now? 

You can choose the format of your cover letter that works best for you: 

Written (1 – 2 pages) 
Video (up to 10 minutes) 
Audio (up to 10 minutes) 
Auslan video (if you need interpretation, let us know and we’ll arrange it) 

Interviews: Interviews will take place between 15–17 September. Please let us know in your application if you have any times, you’re unavailable. 

Need support or adjustments? If you need any assistance with your application or would like adjustments to the process, contact Steph Cox (Circus Centre Manager) at steph@circuscentremelbourne.com.au for a chat. 

Deadline flexibility: If something unexpected happens and you can’t meet the deadline, please get in touch to discuss a short extension. You don’t need to tell us why – just let us know.