Performing Arts Centre Venue Manager

• Central Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time, 35 hours per week
• Salary commencing from $122,485 per annum
• Work-life balance with access to Flex-time and Hybrid Working arrangements

Are you an experienced Performing Arts Centre Manager ready to take on an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive on building meaningful partnerships that enrich the community and foster creativity? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We are excited to offer a unique and exciting opportunity for a Performing Arts Centre Venue Manager to join our dynamic Community Services Team. In this pivotal role, you'll take the lead in overseeing the operations of our brand-new Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre. This is your chance to shape the venue's success and contribute to its vibrant role in the community.

The Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre is the first project in a significant Cultural Precinct for the Wollondilly community. The Centre features a flexible, flat-floor auditorium with retractable seating, an orchestra pit, and a multi-purpose studio. It is a unique venue in the region, attracting a range of contemporary theatre performance, community and commercial uses.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• University degree qualifications and/or extensive experience in performing arts centre management within a performing arts venue at a senior level
• Experience in a leadership role providing direction for performing arts venues to be able to drive utilisation, as well as establish connections, with the broader arts industry to ensure the ongoing visitation of the venue
• Demonstrated exceptional communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence at all organisational levels and external stakeholders and agencies
• Strong capabilities in collaboration and relationship building to establish, drive and maintain partnerships with a wide range of external stakeholders to deliver positive community outcomes
• Experience in creating effective relationships with community and commercial hirers as well as developing a program of activities that cultivates an engaged audience for the venue
• Ability to plan, organise, set priorities and manage time so that objectives are achieved in an agreed timeframe
• Demonstrated high level budget management skills and experience

Please note, the position is subject to an open spread of hours on a rostered basis and includes after hours, weekend and public holiday work in accordance with the provisions of the Award.

Further Information: Michelle Sheehan, Manager Community Services, 0405 149 599.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 3 February 2025.

Apply Now and let’s Make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants, including First Nations people, person living with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and members of culturally diverse communities to join our team. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If successful, we will offer ongoing support as needed.

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