Chunky Move is located on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We respectfully acknowledge the significant contributions of Australia’s First Peoples, and are committed to supporting the continuity of culture and relationship to this land.
Join the team:
Marketing and Development Coordinator
This role supports marketing, communications, and branding while coordinating development activities and donor stewardship programs at Chunky Move.
The Company
Chunky Move is located on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nations. Our team respectively acknowledges the significant contributions of Australia’s First Peoples and is committed to supporting the continuity of culture and relationship to this land.
Established in 1995, Chunky Move is Victoria’s flagship contemporary dance company. Internationally renowned for ambitious and highly original work, our award-winning company maintains a reputation for being at the forefront of contemporary dance globally. Under the leadership of co-CEOs Antony Hamilton and Kristy Ayre we deliver an annual program of major works, commissions, residencies and education offerings. Since its inception, the company has performed 350 seasons to 610K+ audiences in over 130 cities worldwide.
Our purpose is to create extraordinary genre-defying dance.
We value fearless experimentation, rigour in practice, deep collaboration, and our place in dance sector leadership.
Purpose of the role
The Marketing and Development Coordinator reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager, but has regular interface with the Executive Director and co-CEO regarding Chunky Move’s Fundraising and Development Strategy. The Marketing and Development Coordinator will contribute to the delivery of high-quality marketing, communications and brand outputs whilst coordinating the delivery of a robust program of development activities and donor stewardship. This role leverages Chunky Move’s recent momentum and success in fundraising and the establishment of a new CRM system and optimises the company’s marketing and communications outputs.
The Marketing and Development Coordinator role will suit a proactive and creative problem-solver with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, who wants to make a difference in the Melbourne Arts community.
Working Structure
In undertaking the duties of this position, the Marketing and Development Coordinator will be required to work in direct cooperation with all Chunky Move personnel.
Other Key Relationships
(Internal) Artistic Director and co-CEO, Senior Producer, Finance Manager, Office and Program Coordinator, Fundraising Working Group (Chunky Move Board members).
(External) Publicist, Marketing / Comms teams of partner organisations, Individual donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partners, Sponsors and other relevant stakeholders.
How to Apply:
Download the full Position Description: HERE
If you believe this is the right opportunity for you, please email your application to jahlia@chunkymove.com.au by 5pm Thursday 1 May 2025.
Please include the subject line: CONFIDENTIAL application Marketing and Development Coordinator.
Interviews will be held in person shortly after the application deadline (likely Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 May) and may involve a secondary interview if necessary. We will assess applications on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.
Your application should introduce yourself, speak to your interest in the position and in working with Chunky Move, outline your professional experience as well as address the key tasks/responsibilities.
As a guide you may wish to submit:
- A covering letter introducing yourself (one page maximum)
- Response to the skills and qualities criteria in regard to professional experience to date (two page maximum)
- A resume including the contact details of a minimum of two referees
If you need any support completing an application, or have any queries, please call (03) 9645 5188 and ask for Jahlia Solomon (Marketing and Communications Manager), or email jahlia@chunkymove.com.au
Alternatively, you can also contact Executive Director and co-CEO, Kristy Ayre on kristy@chunkymove.com.au