Coordinator Operations and Administration

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 an energetic leader for a temporary opportunity as the head of operations.

• Term contract, full-time position until April 2025
• Operate a contemporary arts and cultural venue
• Lead a team of project support staff and casuals

The Coordinator Operations and Administration 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 Operations and Administration role would suit a venue or facilities manager with experience in working with artists and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds across a range of art forms.
You will have the ability to work across safety, technical and production operations of a public-facing venue and site-specific locations to deliver relevant contemporary arts and public programs that engage Blacktown residents and build audiences.

You will have a high level of customer service and administration, developing and implementing systems and processes across the team. You will be skilled in procurement and financial management, and have the ability to generate income through venue hire. You will have experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree qualification in Arts Administration/Management or a related field
• Solid working experience managing a public arts/cultural facility, including visitor services, maintenance, scheduling, and financial management
• Familiarity with the technical and equipment requirements, operations and maintenance for a performing arts and gallery facility
• Proven capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office suite
• Proven capacity to work in a high-pressure team environment with competing demands
• Able to work weekends and evenings when required
• Current class C driver's license
• Working with Children’s Check.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated high-level administrative and organisational skills
• Solid working experience collaborating with artists
• Proven ability to provide operational and technical support for multi-disciplinary contemporary arts programs
• Knowledge of best practice volunteer management.

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:           Monday 29 April 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Louisa Minutillo on 0402 617 754 or louisa.minutillo@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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