An exciting opportunity exists for a fun, enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our Midsumma team for our year-round activities including our annual Midsumma Festival. This role might suit someone currently studying in arts and/or events as it is a part-time role for much of the year (.5) with a full-time component in the immediate lead up to and delivery of the Midsumma Festival (approx. 4 months mid-Oct to mid-Feb each year, the exact period of FT negotiable). 

Midsumma Festival is one of Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural festivals, for and by communities who live with shared experiences around diverse gender and sexuality. Midsumma also has significant programs aimed at disability cultures, indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse programming. With attendances of up to 285,000 per year, Midsumma Festival features multiple events across all artforms in venues across Melbourne and wider Victoria. Midsumma also works year-round to provide artists with support and development projects. Midsumma is currently in a state of tremendous growth and success. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work within our team providing administration and also logistical event support. The role will be a hands-on delivery role during the festival period and a key part of our office team all year round.  The role will work closely with all Midsumma staff members and with a wide range of artists, producers, venues as well as with diverse communities. FTE salary $58,000 p.a. plus super.

A position description is attached.