Coordinator Arts Culture - Werribee, Australia - Wyndham City Council

Wyndham City Council

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Werribee, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Lead and oversee Wyndham's Arts, Culture and Events Program

Permanent fulltime, Werribee based
Total remuneration package from $142,668 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience

We are Wyndham, one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role

Coupling artistic flare with your strong background in strategic planning and development, you will lead and oversee the growth of a quality, creative, community responsive and contemporary Arts, Culture and Events program.

The unit sits within the Arts, Events and Cultural Venues department and currently includes leadership across Wyndham Art Gallery, Public Art and Collections, Creative Industry Programs and delivery of public program and projects.

It further overseas the delivery of Wyndham's major event program.

With a focus to drive outcomes and ensure Wyndham is known for its passion and ability to provide diverse arts and cultural activities on a local, state, and national level, ensuring our activities reflect the growing and changing needs of our community.

You will form and strengthen new artistic partnerships and community development in Wyndham City while working in close collaboration with the Cultural Venues team to deliver strategic outcomes for the Wyndham community.

What you'll deliver

Provide artistic leadership and oversee the strategic development and growth of the Arts, Culture and Events program for Wyndham
Develop and implement policies, plans, programs and activities which build, deliver and promote arts, culture and events in Wyndham
Provide leadership and support to the Arts, Culture and Events teams
Facilitate collaboration across Council to strengthen the organisation's strategic approach to delivering arts, culture and events and to support the delivery of the cultural venues agenda
Actively seek out opportunities for joint programming and creative development collaborations and partnerships with artists, community organisations' and the broader creative industry

What you'll bring

Post graduate qualification in Arts or Cultural Development, or lesser formal qualification with extensive relevant experience in arts and cultural development and events management
Diverse and relevant experience in arts and cultural development practices
Experience with the management of largescale, highprofile events
Welldeveloped conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice in the area of arts, culture and events
Experience in leadership in the arts, culture and events sectors including demonstrated ability to build visionary and innovative initiatives, programs and events
Strong team development skills, including experience with change management
Exceptional partnership development skills
A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community.

It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work.

Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

What's next?
For a confidential discussion, please contact
Amy Knight,
Manager Arts Events & Cultural Venues on
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Applications will be accepted until **11:59PM on Sunday 27 August 2023.