Engagement and Operations Manager

**About the role**

As **Engagement and Operations Manager,** you will be part of the **Ipswich Art Gallery** team. This position plays a critical role in the operational success of the Gallery.

You will: Manage the administrative operations of the Gallery, including high-level financial operations and reporting, budget planning and management, policy development, human resource management, staff supervision, maintaining IT services, infrastructure and facilities management.

Working closely with the Director and collaboratively across departments, you will cultivate new ways for visitors to have meaningful and long-lasting relationships with Ipswich Art Gallery. Lead the design and development of creative and inclusive engagement, education, and learning opportunities and programs for all ages that welcome and engage diverse audiences, drive attendance, strengthen visitor experience, and deepen connections to communities in the Ipswich region and beyond.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Assist the Director in the implementation of the strategic plan.
- Oversee Gallery administrative operations.
- Assist the Director to prepare and monitor the annual budget pertaining to the Gallery.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of an overarching marketing and communications plan and audience engagement strategies for the Gallery’s initiatives.
- Oversee proactive and responsive infrastructure, asset and facilities management for the Gallery.
- Attract, develop, support, and retain a high-performing team.

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A recognised tertiary qualification in Visual Arts, Art History and/or Business Administration, Marketing, or Museum/Arts studies and relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Substantial experience in developing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on policies, strategies and systems, preferably within an art gallery or museum environment.
- Proven financial management skills including budget development and monitoring and the preparation of financial reports.
- Substantial planning and prioritising skills and the ability to coordinate a diverse range of initiatives and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Substantial interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills and the ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and with cultural competence, to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision and leadership of staff and working in a team environment.
- A current Blue Card or ability to procure one.
- Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

Pre-employment checks:

- Medical
- Criminal History

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full time Level 7 position, with a salary commencing at $116,104 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**:Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Health and well-being**:Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role