About the role
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creative heartbeat of the City of Greater Geelong. From providing essential administrative and project support to promoting vibrant cultural initiatives, you will serve as a connector, offering valuable guidance to individuals, community groups, and organizations looking to make their mark in the arts scene.

This position will support arts and cultural events in a casual capacity, with peak event periods being November and April-May. You will be immediately available to commence in the support of Geelong Design Week, working full time hours for 3 weeks upon commencement, with further part-time hours required in April-May 2025.  

Work type: Band 5 Casual
Classification: Band 5 $48.30 per hour + super

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide general support for the Arts & Cultural Development team.
• Provide support in processing community submissions for programs.
• Provide day-to-day timely and accurate customer service for external enquiries.
• Assist with the implementation and support the delivery of Arts & Cultural Development team’s projects and programs.
• Assist in promoting the Arts & Cultural Development team’s projects and programs, including social media and web publishing.
• Actively contribute to the development of community focused arts and cultural opportunities and maintain positive working relations with staff, members of the public and key stakeholders.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in arts administration, supporting community-based arts and cultural projects and promotion, as well as:

• Knowledge of the arts and experience in working with artists and cultural community groups and organisations
• Current Victorian Driver's License.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

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.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

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: Emily-Jane Dixon   | Talent Acquisition Partner| emily-jane.dixon@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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