Coordinator Experiences and Partnerships

Coordinator Experiences and Partnerships

$127,218- $142,561 pa (plus Super)

Permanent Full Time

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for arts, culture, and community development? Join us at the City of Greater Dandenong as the Coordinator Experiences and Partnerships, an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly established team within the Creative and Engaged City Department.

In this pivotal role, you will shape the cultural identity of our diverse and vibrant community, driving innovative initiatives that position the City of Greater Dandenong as a leading creative hub in Melbourne's Southeast. You’ll oversee a dynamic portfolio that includes public art, exhibitions, theatre programming, community arts and community programming, while leading programming at our key cultural and community hubs to deliver engaging, high-quality experiences for all.

Central to this role is driving meaningful partnerships with artists, cultural and creative institutions, community organisations, and funding partners, creating opportunities for collaboration, and resource-sharing that amplify the impact of our cultural initiatives.

This is your chance to lead a new era of creativity and cultural excellence, working with passionate professionals to deliver programs that reflect contemporary practices, inspire participation, and celebrate the rich diversity of our city.

About you

To be successful in this role, you are a creative thinker with a track record of delivering impactful programs. You thrive in collaborative environments and have the vision to position Greater Dandenong as a cultural destination. Your passion for arts and culture is matched by your ability to manage resources, lead teams, and engage diverse communities.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. To view a copy of this position description and to apply, please click on the link below.

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You may be required to undertake work preference profiling / psychometric testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check, provide a Victorian Drivers Licence, Apply First Aid Certificate and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Further information: Natasha Petkovic Jeremic, 8571 5346

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday, 8th January 2025