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The Finance Administrator will primarily be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves maintaining meticulous payroll and financial records, some accounts receivable and payable functions, and staying updated on relevant legislation. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential for success in this role.

This is a part-time (0.4) position based at Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following:

  1. Strong financial administration skills - (Ability to maintain accurate financial records and data bases, with attention to detail).
  2. Ability to work with autonomy and abide by deadlines - (Can prioritise tasks, solve problems and work effectively both independently and in a team).
  3. Compliance and regulatory knowledge - (Stay updated on relevant legislation and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements).

Highly regarded:

  1. Demonstrated experience in payroll processing - (Efficiently process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations).
  2. Effective accounts management abilities - (Manage accounts receivable and payable functions, including invoicing and reconciliations).

Download full position description here. 

To apply please send a cover letter addressing the key section criteria and resume to recruitment@malthousetheatre.com.au Applications close 5pm Friday 17thJuly.

The Malthouse Artist Development Program offers annual placements for experienced early-career artists who are Victorian-based to undertake professional development at Malthouse Theatre. Since 2005 this program has cultivated a new generation of ambitious theatre-makers.

Applications for 2026 have now closed. If you have applied, please be patient, as we will contact you once all applications have been assessed.

Malthouse Theatre is currently unable to accommodate work experience placements or internships.