Creative Industries Development Specialist

Creative Industries Development Specialist

Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $97, $105,466.60 per annum plus 12% Superannuation

Location: Morwell, Victoria

Department: Creative Venues, Events and Tourism

The Role

This exciting new position will support the activation of the Creative Industries Training Centre, build strategic partnerships, and deliver industry-focused programs that support growth, innovation, and sustainability across the creative arts sector.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement training, skills development, and professional pathways for creative industries practitioners.
• Support the activation and strategic development of the Creative Industries Training Centre at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC).
• Develop partnerships with industry bodies, educators, and government agencies to enhance opportunities for local creatives.
• Deliver industry-focused education and public programming initiatives that align with creative industries development.
• Ensure funding obligations are met through program design, delivery, and reporting.

About You

You will bring a strong understanding of the creative industries landscape, along with experience in delivering professional development programs, building strategic partnerships, and managing funding obligations. Your ability to design and deliver impactful training and engagement initiatives will be key to supporting the growth of local creative talent.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in Arts Management, Creative Industries, Education, Business Development, or a related field, or substantial experience in creative industries training and development.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering professional development programs, industry engagement initiatives, or creative sector training that support skills development and career pathways in the arts and cultural sector.
• Proven ability to develop effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Strong industry engagement skills, with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with peak bodies, training organisations, and funding partners.
• Project management experience, including budgeting, funding compliance, and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including public speaking and presentation experience.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply:

Please apply via the Latrobe City Council website

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 19 October 2025.

Contact Nancy Milligan, Manager Creative Venues, Events and Tourism on a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted or by calling

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.