The Malthouse Artist Development Program offers annual placements for early to mid-career Victorian-based artists to gain professional development at Malthouse Theatre.

All program activities aim to provide the cohort with artistic mentorship, a broad experience of the company's operations, and connection with a range of professional practitioners.

Seven places will be offered across the following disciplines:

• Directing
• Lighting Design
• Set and/or Costume Design
• Sound Design
• Writing

The placement involves:

• A stipend of $4000.
• Designers and Directors will assist a creative on a production in the Malthouse 2026 season.
• Writers will be mentored by the New Work Associates through the creation of a new piece.
• Invitations to all Malthouse productions throughout the year, with a bespoke workshop opportunity prior to each production to develop skills.
• Invitations to internal company activities and other relevant industry opportunities.
• Additional funding and/or support is available for placements who have access needs that must be met to undertake the placement.

Eligibility:

• You must be an Australian resident or have a valid visa that provides work rights;
• You must be based in Victoria;
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrates at least three years of theatre-making practice beyond your tertiary or vocational studies (if applicable).
• You have not been engaged or employed by the Malthouse Theatre as an artist in the creation of a work on our mainstage, or received a placement with us previously in the discipline you are applying.

• Email: artistic@malthousetheatre.com.au