Circus Centre Manager
Flying Fruit Fly Circus
Australia, TBA
Posted on: July 04, 2025
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Description:
Flying Fruit Fly Circus is seeking a visionary and hands-on Circus Centre Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of Circus Centre Melbourne.
Circus Centre Manager
Full-time | $90,000 + super | Collingwood, VIC
Lead the launch and operations of a bold new space for contemporary circus in Australia
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is seeking a visionary and hands-on Circus Centre Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of Circus Centre Melbourne – a new creative hub for circus artists, companies, and communities.
This is a brand-new leadership role, perfect for someone who wants to shape something from the ground up and play a central role in the future of circus in Australia.
About Circus Centre Melbourne
Located at 50 Perry Street, Collingwood – a landmark building developed as a home for Circus Oz – Circus Centre Melbourne is being reimagined as a shared, thriving hub for contemporary circus.
Now led by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, the Centre will provide a collaborative and professional space for artists, companies, and the broader circus and physical theatre sector. Circus Oz remains a key resident company, with room for more to join in the future.
Circus Centre Melbourne will be inclusive, accessible, and welcoming – a space where diverse cultures, ideas, and artists can flourish.
The Role
As Circus Centre Manager, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to:
Oversee the final stages of development and fit-out of the Centre
Design and implement core programming
Build relationships with artists, funders, and government stakeholders
Manage day-to-day operations and lead a small, dynamic team
Develop strategic and business plans for the Centre’s future
Promote the Centre’s activities and profile through targeted marketing campaigns
You’ll be the public face of the Centre – a connector, organiser, and creative leader helping to shape a home for the next chapter of Australian circus.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring:
Proven leadership experience in an arts or cultural organisation
Understanding of contemporary circus or physical theatre in Australia
Great people skills and confidence in managing stakeholders
Experience managing budgets, contracts, or public venues
Strategic thinking, initiative, and operational know-how
A commitment to inclusive, culturally safe practice
Bonus points for:
Experience launching a new venue or program
Familiarity with the CaPT sector
Passion for artist-led practice and creative risk-taking
Why Join the Fruit Flies?
Lead a major new initiative in Australian circus
Join a respected national organisation with a proud 45-year legacy
Work in a creative, values-driven team environment
Make a lasting impact on the future of the sector
Please download and read the full Position Description before applying.
To arrange a time for a confidential discussion about the role, contact Richard Hull, CEO: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Australia,
TBA
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