Coordinator Programming

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

In the next 3 years, Blacktown City Council will deliver a new Arts and Cultural Centre in Blacktown CBD resulting in dynamic changes within the team. We are seeking a energetic leader for a temporary opportunity as the head of programming.

• Term contract, full-time position until April 2025
• Head of Programming 
• Develop, implement and coordinate contemporary arts and cultural programs.

The Coordinator Programming works within Blacktown Arts, the division of Blacktown City Council responsible for the delivery of a diverse program of creative and cultural experiences, the management of The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, and contributing to cultural planning for Blacktown City.

At Blacktown Arts, we walk alongside our First Nations Elders, knowledge holders, and broader communities of artists, partners and collaborators in our shared vision of creative and cultural experiences being part of everyone’s daily lives. A deep sense of culture, place and people sits at the heart of everything we do.

The Coordinator Programming role would suit a senior producer or programmer experienced working with artists and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds across a range of art forms. You will have the ability to develop creative strategies, projects and collaborations that deliver relevant contemporary arts and public programs that engage Blacktown residents and build audiences.

This role oversees the management of marketing functions and resourcing strategies to grow the reputation of arts and culture in Blacktown. You should have experience managing multidisciplinary teams, and diversifying income sources, with strong networks and excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree qualifications in a related field
• Solid working experience in contemporary, community-engaged, cross-disciplinary programming
• Solid working experience working with communities and professional artists to produce new work of outstanding artistic quality
• High-level understanding of the communities, cultures and economy of Western Sydney and particularly Blacktown
• Experience in producing high-quality funding applications, and current knowledge of funding sources
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Able to work 35 hours as rostered between 6 am - 6 pm, Monday to Saturday
• Demonstrated computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office suite
• Proven capacity to work in a high-pressure team environment with competing demands
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service
• Current class C driver's licence
• Working with Children’s Check.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,172.61 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 29 April 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Jenna Keevers at Jenna.keevers@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 

Internal ref:              BCC1846