Creative Programs Manager

Our vision is of a library for all in a changing world.
- An exciting opportunity for a seasoned programming professional to lead the development of learning programs and cultural experiences for the diverse Victorian community
- Permanent, full-time role
- Hybrid work (3 days in the Melbourne CBD office & 2 days working from home)
- Attractive VPS 5.1 salary between $103,920 - $114,828 + 10% superannuation

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Audience Engagement, your key accountabilities will include:

- Leading a team of creative programmers and building a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
- Developing onsite and digital programs including tours, events, learning and schools programs, fellowships and cultural and member experiences for children and families, school groups, adults, Library members and donors
- Clearly defining and scoping program streams and major projects, managing programming budgets and supporting a financially sustainable program and customer service model
- Ensuring that programs are delivered within in the agreed time, budget and scope and within a seasonal operating rhythm
- Contributing the development of a three-year program plan and business model in line with the organisation's strategic plan
- Developing strong programming relationships through external networks and connections to identify and secure high-quality artistic talent and broker and deliver program partnerships
- Forming and driving project teams from across the Library, engaging with and allocating staff with specialist skills across major projects
- Embedding a process of continuous improvement using review points, audience data, landscape reviews to trial, iterate and improve creative initiatives

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

About you
- An accountable and collaborative leader with good cultural awareness
- Deep understanding of cultural programming, designing experiences within a learning and ideas context and creating in real life (IRL), online and hybrid programs
- Experience in the initiation and creative development of events, programs or cultural experiences in a relevant sector
- Knowledge and networks in cultural programming, learning and schools programming, artist engagement and creative partnerships
- A creative problem solver with a customer-centric mindset
- Excellent project management skills
- Outstanding stakeholder management skills
- A recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional experience
- A valid Working with Children Check card or ability to obtain one prior to commencement

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

Culture and benefits
We are committed to developing and supporting a high performing workforce and an inclusive work environment. We offer attractive rewards and benefits to employees, including:

- Competitive salary and 10% superannuation
- Career advancement opportunities across a range of disciplines including information management, conservation, preservation, digitisation, curatorship, philanthropy, communications, information technology, strategy, policy, governance, finance and procurement, human resources and more
- Transparent performance framework that allows you to approach your work with confidence in how you are tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager
- Professional development opportunities including assignment and secondment opportunities, internal and external learning opportunities and Victorian Public Sector employee networks (e.g. diversity & inclusion groups, new ways of working group, etc)
- Generous leave entitlements including 20 days of annual leave, 18 days of paid personal leave, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, purchased leave, study leave, multicultural leave, family violence leave and more
- Flexible working arrangements including changes in hours of work, patterns of work and work area
- Salary packaging including salary sacrifice arrangements
- Discount on public transport
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including discount on private health insurance, employee assistance program and annual flu vaccination

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About us
State Library Victoria is overseen by Creative Victoria, part of the Victorian Government's Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, and reports to the Minister for Creative Industries.
It is Australia's oldest public library. Over more than 160 years, we have collected almost 5.5 million items including books, manuscripts, serials, photographs, artworks, maps and ephemera. Each year we add more than 70