Director, Infrastructure

About the Position

As Director, Infrastructure, you will lead the strategic and operational management of Arts Centre Melbourne’s buildings, infrastructure and facilities. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee maintenance, engineering, capital works and security functions while driving long-term asset planning, safety, compliance and operational efficiency. The role also plays a key role in the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne project, ensuring infrastructure and facilities considerations support the organisation’s future direction.

Full-time ongoing position. Band 6 $158,840.00 per annum plus superannuation.

Your Skills and Experience

• 10–15+ years in infrastructure, facilities, engineering, assets or property
• 5–10+ years leading teams and budgets
• Experience managing major capital works
• Strong asset renewal and lifecycle planning experience
• Experience managing building maintenance programs
• Contractor and vendor management experience
• Experience managing operational budgets
• Strong safety, risk and compliance knowledge
• Experience with security and emergency management
• Strategic facilities and infrastructure leadership
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management
• Experience working with government or public-sector partners
• Understanding of venue operations and asset requirements
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead organisational transformation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project
• Understanding of CAD and building services
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• CFM, FMP, PMP or similar qualifications desirable
• Asset management qualifications aligned to ISO 55000 desirable
• WHS, sustainability or ESG credentials desirable
• Valid working rights in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Check required

For more information about the position and its key accountabilities, please read  Position Description Director Infrastructrure.pdf

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.  

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy: 

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs 
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members and specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter expanding on the key accountabilities of the role, demonstrating your relevant experience and fit, by 28 August 2026 11:55pm

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.