About the role
In this role, you will play a key role in shaping Greater Geelong’s vibrant arts and music scene by supporting music industry development, community-led programs, and major events like Geelong Design Week and ROAM arts festival. Help activate spaces and foster a thriving creative sector that aligns with the city’s cultural and economic vision.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 6 $92,971- $100,286 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning and delivery of key cultural and music initiatives like Geelong Design Week and ROAM arts festival, ensuring alignment with community needs and strategic goals. Support artists and businesses by activating spaces, commissioning new works, and expanding the region’s creative landscape.
• Support Geelong’s music industry by facilitating development programs, networking initiatives, and strategies aligned with the Arts and Cultural Strategy. Provide expert advice to artists, industry professionals, and businesses while fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and lead inclusive arts, music, and design projects, securing partnerships and commissioning new works, including digital storytelling, with a focus on First Nations collaboration.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with artists, businesses, venues, and funding bodies to strengthen Geelong’s live music and creative industries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including festival organisers and arts organisations, to integrate and enhance music and arts programs, ensuring a coordinated approach to cultural activation.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will need a tertiary qualification in Community Development, Music, Arts & Cultural Management, or a related field, along with extensive experience in the music industry. Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills, as well as a proven track record in delivering major music and cultural events, are essential.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of community development and the creative industries.
• Demonstrated experience in creative and cultural programs and project management.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing innovative and evidence-based outcomes within a music and arts industry context.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities   
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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Tracey-Lea Smith | Coordinator Creative City | Tracey-Lea.Smith@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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