Date Posted: January 1, 1970

General Manager - Arts Access Victoria

The General Manager (GM) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, financial management, governance support, and people leadership.

Working closely with the CEO and Board, the GM ensures that AAV operates efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its mission, values and strategic plan. The role requires a values-driven leader with strong operational capability and a commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusive practice.

What We Offer

A leadership role in a respected and values-driven organisation.
Opportunity to shape the future of arts and disability in Victoria.
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus superannuation.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Demonstrated senior management experience in arts, not-for-profit, disability or community sectors.
Strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets (ideally $1m+).
Proven people leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with governance processes and Board reporting.
Strong operational and systems thinking capability.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to disability equity and inclusive practice
Strong knowledge of cultural safety and how to implement within the workplace
Knowledge of government and philanthropic funding environments (local, state and federal).
Experience in organisational growth, change management or transformation.

Desirable

Lived experience of disability and/or strong connections to disability communities.
Experience in arts management or cultural sector leadership.
Experience working in culturally diverse communities and or organizations (including First Nations)

Contact Us

Please contact Joshua Pether at jpether@artsaccess.com.au or phone us 03 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0401 224 864 (text or voice) if you would like more information or have any question about the position.

How to Apply

Please review our Vision and Values page, and download the Position Description here.

Email us your application to recruitment@artsaccess.com.au by 5pm 25 March 2026. Your application should consist of your CV and a short response to the essential key selection criteria (maximum 1 page of text). You are welcome to submit this application as 1 PDF or as an audio or video recording by the closing date.

Arts Access Victoria is committed to access and equity. We strongly encourage Deaf and Disabled, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and/or CALD people to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact us. A position description is available in alternate formats on request, including Braille, CD, Large Print and Plain English.

If you are offered an interview, please let us know if you have any access requirements.
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