Associate Producer - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Description

12 Month Fixed Term, Full-Time

Based at Darebin Arts Centre
Experience in designing and delivering Arts and Cultural projects and programs

The Associate Producer works, with the direction of the Senior Producer, to assist in the design, development and delivery of a range of arts cultural events programmed in the FUSE festival's annual program.

About City of Darebin and Council
Darebin is situated on the Traditional Owner lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

It is home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people work, live and play within the municipality.

Darebin is also home to one of the most diverse communities in Victoria in terms of culture, language (more than 118 languages are spoken), ethnicity, faith and beliefs, gender, age, ability, sexuality, gender identity, class, socio-economic status, income, education level, occupation and caring responsibility.

Council responds to the many needs of the Darebin community, notably First Nations residents and organisations.

Festivals and Events team
The Festivals and Events team design, develop and deliver FUSE, Darebin's new multi
- arts and culture festival which happens twice a year in March and September.

About the Role
Liaise with artists, companies and venues external to council, as well as, collaborate with government and non
- government organisations. Collaborate in a team of experienced creative producers and be part of a dynamic, creative team who are passionate about supporting local artists to create community, culture and art. Work closely with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee and First Nations curators and artists producing Ganbu Gulin, an annual Welcome to Country ceremony for all citizens.

Duties

Design and deliver some elements of the FUSE festival program
Liaise with artists, companies, venues, ticketing, production, marketing and staff part of FUSE as required
Monitor budgets for individual programs and projects
Report regularly on work progress to the Senior Producer
Ensuring all their work practices reflect the appropriate risk management and OH &S principles and policies.
Research creative industries to support Festival programming

Skills & Experience

Experience in delivering Arts and Cultural projects and programs
Knowledge of the Arts and Creative industries and experience in working with artists on arts and cultural events
Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing skills
Financial skills with previous experience in delivering festival and arts events or programs on budget
Skilled in planning, organisational, reporting, documenting skills and organising one's own work
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, contractors and volunteers.
An understanding of and ability to implement personnel practices including equal opportunity and health and safety, training and development

Organisational Culture

As the local government responsible for an area situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People, and home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, Council recognises, pays respect to and celebrates the long-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the Darebin community.

Through its 2019 Statement of commitment to Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Council has re-committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, recognising their values, living culture and practices, continuing spiritual connection to the land and waters and their right to self-determination.

Joining Darebin, you will work for an organisation that proudly values respect, social inclusion, and making a difference to our community.

The Festivals and Events team work closely with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Council and are committed to put the art and culture of First nations artists first in each FUSE program.

Benefits

Connect with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and organisations
Practice, participate in and celebrate culture, knowing Council respects Aboriginal cultural rights
Learn and gain knowledge on the job, as part of endorsed work practices for First Nations staff
Access to secure onsite bicycle parking and a range of conveniently located public transport options
Career development and training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply
Contact the hiring manager, Naretha Williams, Coordinator Festival and Events (Acting) on for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on Monday, 29 May 2023 at 5:00pm.

This action constitutes a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). The City of Darebin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the