Creative Spaces Coordinator

City of Fremantle; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Fremantle seeks an experienced leader to coordinate venue operations and programs with a strong focus on community and creativity. The role involves collaboration with various City teams and offers a chance to make a significant impact on public arts programs. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to inclusivity. The package includes a competitive salary and superannuation.

Benefits

12% superannuation

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Considered and experienced leader committed to community and creative culture.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience activating effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate venue operations and usage with innovative programs.
• Collaborate with City teams including Commercial Services and Creative Industry.
• Contribute to significant public programs of national and international relevance.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

$81,974 to $97,482 per annum (pro rata) + 12% super

Based at the Walyalup Civic Centre

Based at the Walyalup Civic Centre and the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre this position will work in close collaboration with the Creative Industry Lead and the Arts and Culture portfolio to coordinate venue operations and usage with high-quality, innovative and diverse programs with strong considerations of audience, access and engagement.

The role works in collaboration with City teams including Commercial Services, Economy Development and Events, Infrastructure and the Creative Industry team. The venues include the Creative Hub at the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre, Moores Building Art Space, Manjaree | Bathers Beach Arts Precinct, and Victoria Hall.

The role offers a significant opportunity to work across a number of Australia’s leading art spaces, and to contribute to significant public programs of local, national & international standing and relevance.

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all.

The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success.

What we are seeking

• A considered and experienced leader who celebrates collaboration, diversity and difference, and is committed to both community and contemporary creative culture
• Strong commitment, practical skills and understanding of studio systems and continuous improvement strategies
• Experience in problem-solving, negotiating challenges and activating effective solutions
• The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

Application Instructions

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.

The estimated closure date is 5pm Friday 7 November but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Alli Doherty on [emailprotected]

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Notes

The City of Fremantle is a local government authority located 20km south of the Perth CBD comprising the suburbs of Beaconsfield, Fremantle, Hilton, North Fremantle, O’Connor, Samson, South Fremantle and White Gum Valley. The Town of Fremantle Council was founded in 1871 and today, the City employs more than 400 people and services approximately 30,000 residents over a land area of 19 square kilometres. We pride ourselves on responsible social, economic and environmental management and in 2009, Fremantle became WA's first carbon neutral city. In September 2014, Fremantle became one of only two councils in Australia to achieve national One Planet certification for sustainability.

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