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POSITION: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / CO-CEO
Malthouse Theatre is a company dedicated to the development, production and promotion of
contemporary theatre. With a strong focus on the development of new work, Malthouse Theatre
presents reinvestigations of classic work, reappraisals of the Australian repertoire and the best of new
Australian and international theatre-making on its stages. It assumes a collaborative position of cultural
leadership within the contemporary theatre community within Australia, being the company of ‘first
breaks’ for many individual artists and practitioners from the small-to-medium sector.
Reports to: MALTHOUSE BOARD (CHAIR)
Supervises directly: Company Manager and function, Artistic Associates and function, Education
Manager and function
Shares supervision (with EP): Associate Producer, Business Manager and function, Finance Manager
and function, Production Manager and function, Marketing & Communications Manager and function,
Development Manager and function
Works closely with: Executive Producer and Board
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Cultural leadership
In partnership with the Executive Producer:
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Build the company's national and international profile
Develop and implement an artistic vision which is strongly differentiated and clearly articulated
Lead high artistic standards and direct at least two shows per year that reflect and further the
artistic vision
Facilitate cultural dialogue and audience development practice
Ensure emphasis is placed on education, regional and public programs
Provide strong and coherent public communication of the Malthouse Theatre program and
Artistic Vision through media opportunities
Participation in local, national and international cultural forums
Stakeholder management
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Build strong relationships with key government, philanthropic and corporate stakeholders
Artistic excellence and craft
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Create opportunities for the most imaginative, proficient and/or promising theatre artists
locally and nationally and internationally through functional artistic policies and processes,
resulting in a season of theatre projects that reflect the artistic vision
Ensure that the company has creative capital and currency, in partnership with the Executive
Producer, that supports:
o Strong relationships with industry collaborators
o Flexible and responsive processes
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A diversity of forms, styles, aesthetics on stage
Professional development opportunities for artistic staff
A positive working relationship between guest artists and theatre support crews and
company personnel
Maintain and supervise artistic standards and risk-taking across all programs
Implement research and development as required
Evaluate the artistic program through rigorous internal and external assessment processes
Strategic
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In partnership with the Board and Executive Producer, develop and implement a business
model to support the artistic vision
In partnership with the Board and Executive Producer, identify longer-term strategic threats
and opportunities for evolution of Malthouse Theatre's artistic and business models
With the Executive Producer develop a strategic business plan with strong buy-in from Board,
staff and key stakeholders
With the Executive Producer create a strategic framework that anticipates key directions for
Malthouse Theatre into the medium-long term, including for the venue
Sector development
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Identify and provide access to upcoming artists of talent through establishing processes and
access opportunities (such as mentorships, bursaries, female resident director scheme)
Maintain a culture of support for new work in an interdisciplinary model , through ongoing
dialogue with leading artists in other forms
Support formal residencies for individuals and/or companies, collaborations with emerging
companies and showcasing opportunities
Ensure company presence at showings, productions, arts markets and industry events
Management and Governance
In partnership with the Executive Producer:
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Develop and implement compliant company policies, which enhance viability and stature of the
company and working lives of its employees
Create a dynamic, inclusive and achievement-oriented company culture
Ensure the financial viability of the company
Ensure timely acquittals are provided to key stakeholders
Implement a constructive performance appraisal process
Provide regular and engaging company communication
Ensure a safe and non-discriminatory work environment via policies and example
Work towards breakeven or profit budgets, tight cost control, maximising revenues
Oversee compliance and governance in key areas of Human Resources, Finance and Legal
INHERENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements of this position are consistent with those of an Artistic Director and CEO in a
theatre company. You agree to advise the company of any pre-existing injuries or conditions that may
arise that might inhibit you in the physical requirements of the position.
This is a fulltime position based at The Coopers Malthouse in Southbank.