Executive Director

Job Title: Executive DirectorCompany: Snuff PuppetsLocation: Melbourne, Victoria (Hybrid/Flexible)Job Type: Part-time (0.8 FTE, 30 hours/week)Seniority Level: ExecutiveAbout UsSnuff Puppets has been making large-scale experimental puppet theatre for 33 years. We've toured to 30+ countries with giant inflatables, visceral performances, and work that connects with audiences in unexpected ways. Now we need an Executive Director to help build the operational systems that'll take us forward.The RoleYou'll work alongside our Co-Artistic Directors to provide strategic leadership, develop sustainable financial systems, manage production and touring operations, and strengthen our organisational capacity.What You'll Bring7-10 years senior arts leadership experienceProduction and touring expertise (national and international)Strong financial management skills (budgets $1M+)Proven grant writing and fundraising successCommitment to equity, inclusion, and accessWhat We OfferUp to $85,000 p.a. (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE)Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsOpportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's most distinctive arts companiesHow to ApplySend your application to: people@snuffpuppets.comDownload the full recruitment pack: https://snuffpuppets.com/executive-director/Applications close: 5pm, Monday 17 November 2025We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ community members.