Coordinator Arts and Culture
Job No:
BAW220
Location:
Warragul
- Are you passionate about the role of arts and culture in our community?
- Would you like to play an important role in shaping and delivering contemporary cultural services programs to the community?
- Are you interested in developing high performing, innovative teams?
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
The Arts and Culture Coordinator is responsible for supporting Baw Baw Shire’s arts and cultural initiatives through community development, engagement and liaison and outreach activities.
This position will oversee the visual arts, marketing, audience engagement, community cultural relationships, sponsorships and business development opportunities at the West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC).
About the Successful Candidate
This is a creative leadership opportunity for an individual who is passionate and committed to delivering cultural programs and projects that stimulate community engagement with our services.
Your expertise will include experience in the principles of Community/Cultural Development, community engagement, sound financial acumen and the capacity to propose and implement ideas for improving efficiency and work practice. You must also have the ability to build strong partnerships within the organisation and community.
Essential criteria:
• Tertiary qualification in Arts / Arts Administration / Cultural Development or related field and/or commensurate demonstrated experience working in an arts or non-profit environment in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Substantial experience in managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities in an arts and culture context.
• Demonstrated project management and contract management skills, including the ability to develop and monitor partnership and service agreements.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 19 February 2023 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.