Coordinator Presenter Operations

**Closing date**: 12/10/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: The Wedge Performing Arts Centre - Sale

**Department**: Culture and Leisure

**Employment type**: Full Time Permanent

**Work Arrangement**: Hybrid

**Coordinator Presenter Operations**

**Position No. 1029**

**Permanent Full-time**

**Band 7 - $100,629 to $112,594 pro-rata per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation**

Bring your passion for performing arts and leadership to The Wedge
We’re seeking a dynamic Coordinator to oversee venue operations, event delivery, customer service, and technical services. Working closely with the Creative Director, you’ll lead a team to deliver outstanding performing arts experiences, support community programs, and drive opportunities to showcase local talent.

If you’re an experienced events or performing arts professional with strong leadership skills and a drive for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Coordinator Presenter Operations - Performing Arts is directly responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of services across the organisation which include:
**Key responsibilities include**:

- Overseeing the successful day-to-day operation of The Wedge
- Assisting in the development of a high performing team of event staff.
- Coordinating The Wedge venue hire service.
- Overseeing the customer service, ticketing and technical operations at The Wedge.
- Liaising with producers and hirers.
- Working with the Creative Director to create, present and co-ordinate community performing arts programs.
- Assisting in facilitating the outreach of performing arts projects throughout Wellington Shire.
- Seeking and driving opportunities to produce and co-produce locally made works to showcase the regions rich performing arts sector
- Tertiary qualifications in Events, Performing Arts, or a related field, along with relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the performing arts and entertainment industry, including venue operations, event delivery, and technical requirements.
- Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver events and venue operations within budget and timeframes, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with hirers, producers, patrons, contractors, community groups, and industry partners.
- Proficiency in venue/event management systems, ticketing platforms, and other relevant technology, with strong administrative and reporting skills.

**Why Wellington?**

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland.” As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

**About Wellington**

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Mitchell River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere. Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never