Senior Curator & Producer

• Fixed term opportunity until December 2027
• Hybrid working to ensure you are there for the moments that matter most
• 35-hour working week, flexible work options

City of Newcastle's (CN) New Annual festival is a vibrant and dynamic cultural festival known for its innovative programming and exceptional community impact. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Curator & Producer to lead the strategic development and operational execution of the festival. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a yearly celebrated cultural event and collaborate with a diverse network of cultural institutions, artists, and stakeholders.

As the New Annual Senior Curator & Producer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the festival's strategic direction, curating a compelling program, and ensuring seamless delivery and evolution of the festival. You will manage the overall framework of the festival, from strategic planning to operational execution, while working closely with cultural partners, financial stakeholders, and a range of other contributors.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

• 35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $6.45 per week
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. 

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 September 2024.

Remuneration: $120,061.83 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Georgia Lazzari - Destination & Economy Manager - 02 49742870.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.