Producer Programming & Engagement Officer Employment type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: This role is worked across a roster cycle, with ordinary hours averaging 38 hours per week. Hours will be worked in accordance with an agreed roster and may vary from week to week to meet service delivery requirements due to the nature of events and performances. Remuneration: Band 6 salary $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO.

Location:
Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

About the role
As a member of the Creative Program team, the Producer Programming & Engagement Officer plays an key role in developing and delivering high-quality, diverse and engaging creative programs that respond to the aspirations of Wyndham’s growing and diverse community. Based at Wyndham Cultural Centre, you will bring your creative programming and producing expertise to a varied program of performances, events and cultural experiences. Working collaboratively with artists, presenters, producers, community partners and internal stakeholders, you will take projects from concept through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring programs are well planned, financially managed and aligned with Council’s creative objectives. Reporting to the Area Leader Creative Program, you will lead the planning and production of creative programs, build strong relationships across the arts and cultural sector, and identify opportunities to grow and diversify audiences. You will also contribute to marketing and audience development strategies, using ticketing and audience data to inform programming decisions and measure the impact of our work.



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced arts and cultural professional who is passionate about delivering meaningful creative experiences and strengthening connections between communities and the performing arts. With your strong project management, communication and relationship-building skills, you will contribute to a vibrant creative program that reflects the diversity, creativity and aspirations of Wyndham. What your day will look like
- Developing and delivering a diverse program of performances, events and cultural experiences that respond to community interests and Council’s creative objectives.
- Managing the planning, production and delivery of creative projects, including budgets, contracts, resources, timelines and risk.
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with artists, producers, presenters, community groups and industry partners to support successful program outcomes.
- Identifying new programming and partnership opportunities that support audience development and increase community participation.
- Contributing to marketing briefs, campaign objectives and promotional strategies, using programming insights and audience data to support ticket sales and audience growth.
- Monitoring and evaluating program performance, audience outcomes and project delivery to inform future programming and continuous improvement.
- Providing leadership, guidance and support to direct reports, including staff development and building team capability. What you will bring
- A degree or diploma in Arts, Business, Creative Industries,



Communications or a related discipline with relevant experience, or substantial relevant experience within the arts and cultural sector.
- Demonstrated experience developing, producing and delivering creative programs and projects, including managing budgets, contracts, resources, timelines and risk.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary arts and cultural practice, creative programming, producing, audience development and engagement.
- The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with artists, creative practitioners, arts organisations, community groups and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience using event management, ticketing and audience data systems to inform programming, audience development and evaluation.
- Leadership and supervisory experience, including supporting staff performance, development and capability.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present information to a range of audiences.
- A current Working with Children Check. A current Driver Licence is desirable. If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check. Why join Wyndham We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
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