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RISING is a festival aspiring to be a cultural leader in inclusion and access. We want our organisation and program to be a true reflection of our city representing people with a variety of skillsets and life experiences, cultures and backgrounds.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, those who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who are LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent people, people with a disability and/or who are d/Deaf.

If you have any questions regarding job opportunities you can ask them at jobs@rising.melbourne.

If you have any questions about access, including about reasonable adjustments, you can ask them confidentially at access@rising.melbourne.

Executive Assistant

$75,000-$85,000 FULL TIME, FIXED TERM TO 1 NOVEMBER 2026

The Executive Assistant provides essential executive and administrative support to the Chief Executives/Artistic Directors and project support across the Leadership Team. This includes preparing briefing materials, managing critical tasks and long-term projects, and coordinating Board communications alongside the Head of Finance & Governance.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and reporting to the Head of Business Services, the role fosters collaboration across the Leadership Team, the broader festival organisation, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective operations.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 9 January 2025.   Please note: Close date is subject to change, as RISING is keen to interview early and may fill the position if we find the right candidate. We recommend submitting ASAP.


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