About the role

In this role, you will help shape a vibrant and thriving creative and music scene in Greater Geelong. You’ll lead the delivery of major creative events such as Geelong Design Week, ROAM Geelong, and ReSound, while supporting the growth of the local music industry through development programs, sector engagement, and collaboration with artists, venues, and creative businesses. This is a hands-on role that blends event leadership, industry support, and cultural activation. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Council and the creative sector to reduce barriers, activate spaces, commission new work, and champion initiatives that strengthen Geelong’s identity as a culturally rich, innovative, and creative city. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working with artists and communities, and are passionate about building a strong and sustainable creative ecosystem, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful work that contributes to Geelong’s cultural and economic future.

Work type: Permanent, Part-Time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,158 pa (pro-rata)

About you

You are someone who is energised by the power of music, creativity, and community to shape a city’s cultural identity. You bring strong relationship-building skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for supporting artists and creative practitioners. You are confident working across diverse stakeholders from musicians and industry bodies to internal Council teams and you’re motivated by finding creative solutions, improving processes, and turning ideas into high-quality events and programs.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant qualification in Creative Industries, Arts Management, Event Management, Cultural Development, Community Development, or a related field and/or significant experience in a comparable creative, cultural, or events-focused organisation.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and delivering arts, music, or creative events, programs, or activations.
• Experience supporting or working within the music industry, including knowledge of live music ecosystems, sector challenges, and development pathways.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to build partnerships across artists, venues, community organisations, and industry bodies.
• Experience commissioning creative work, coordinating contractors or artists, and managing project planning, budgets, reporting, and evaluation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and navigate complex internal processes to support cultural activation and sector needs.
• Knowledge of best-practice approaches in cultural development, placemaking, or creative sector support, with a commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and community benefit.
• 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   
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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: talent@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

Please note that first-round interviews will be held between 19–21 January, with second-round interviews scheduled between 27–29 January.

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