General Manager

Role Summary

The General Manager plays a key role in the small, highly effective Melbourne Writers Festival (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. They will contribute to an organisational culture that is efficient, collaborative, strategic, inclusive and ambitious.

Reports to: Festival Director

Direct reports: Bookkeeper

Salary: $130,000, plus superannuation.

Commencement date: By November 2024 (preferred).

Employment Basis: Full time (38 hours plus reasonable extra hours), 2-year contract. Flexible work arrangements can be discussed. Time off in lieu applies for weekend Festival work.

Employment Conditions: A six-month probation period applies.

Employment Benefits: 20 days annual leave is provided.

Location: The position is located in The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas at 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000.