Program & Events Officer

**Program & Events Officer**:
**Job no**: 498384

**Work type**: Permanent Part Time

**Classification**: Band 6 ($90,263 - $97,365 pa)

**Categories**: Arts & Culture, Tourism

**About the role**
In this role you will be responsible for development and delivery of a range of exciting and exceptional performances, programs and events for a diverse audience of local residents, schools and visitors, positioning the Bellarine as an arts and cultural destination. Based at the Potato Shed in Drysdale, you will oversee the creation of the annual program of events for the venue and act as the main contact for artists, co-producers and partners confirming arrangements and expectations with clients of the venue.

**Work type: Permanent Part Time (2 days per week)**
**Classification: Band 6 $90,263 - $97,365 pro rata (plus super)**

Key responsibilities include:

- In collaboration with the Potato Shed/Bellarine Arts Centre Manager, develop and program an annual artistic season of performances, programs and events that widen participation, spark curiosity and inspire new ways of interaction with the Potato Shed
- Curate and deliver a season of school holiday programs that promote and supplement existing programs and activities
- In collaboration with internal stakeholders, identify trends and audience insights, develop content, talent and partnership opportunities, refine program strategies to effectively attract and engage identified audiences
- Liaise with internal Potato Shed team on all aspects of program delivery, including project timelines, artist and speaker management, risk management processes, ticketing and budgets to ensure the venue has appropriate audience services and amenities.
- Work with the Potato Shed/Bellarine Arts Centre Manager to negotiate, issue and coordinate all contracts and/or letters of agreement, including but not limited to performances, co-presentations, umbrella events and on-sells.
- Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements in a timely manner, with a high level of attention to detail
- Monitor program and event budgets to ensure all events are delivered within the agreed budget

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have a background in Theatre or Performing Arts and some experience in Project or Event Management would be ideal. You will be comfortable to liaise with a diverse range of people, be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, be decisive with your decision making with a level of innovation and thinking outside the box when faced with challenging issues.

Essential Experience:

- Extensive programming experience for performing arts, festivals, events and/or venues.
- High level of arts administration knowledge and experience across a wide range of projects in a multidisciplinary arts and cultural environment.
- Sound understanding of the national performing arts industry and arts venue management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders including schools, residents, community organisations, Council staff, Councillors and State Government officials.
- Qualifications in Arts, Arts Management, Events or a relevant discipline or suitable experience in related fields.

**Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong**
At the City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung Country such a great place to live, work and study.

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.

Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it’s important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.

We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.

If you’re excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit **apply** - we’d love to meet you

**A career with us**
Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning ‘speak and talk together’ in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

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