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Join the Festival team! We're currently recruiting for positions across the Programming team.

Program Assistants

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 31 October 2025
CONTRACT DURATION: Part-time (2–3 days per week), fixed-term for 6–7 months (two roles)

We’re seeking two Program Assistants to support our programming team with the administration of programs and events, and day-to-day stakeholder communications for the 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival. These roles provide directed administrative and logistical support across planning and delivery in a fast-paced festival environment.

Key Selection Criteria
We’re looking for people with: 

• Experience supporting the delivery of projects or events, juggling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic familiarity with administrative or financial processes, such as tracking budgets, processing invoices, preparing schedules, and assisting with contracts.
• Clear communication and strong people skills, with the ability to work well with artists, managers, venues and internal teams.
• Confidence using digital tools (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, Airtable, Red61) and a willingness to learn ticketing or marketing systems.
• An understanding of, or interest in, the festival or live performance environment, and the ability to adapt to its dynamic and collaborative nature.
• A flexible and cooperative approach, willing to take direction, contribute as part of a team, and take on a range of tasks as needed — especially during the busy Festival period when priorities can shift quickly.

How to apply 
Email your CV and one page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to jobs@comedyfestival.com.au.

Should you have any further enquiries, please email jobs@comedyfestival.com.au with the subject line 'Program Assistant'.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival openly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need any assistance with this application or have any questions regarding the inherent physical requirements of each position, please contact jobs@comedyfestival.com.au.