Producer Programming & Engagement Officer

Wyndham City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wyndham City Council is seeking a Producer Programming & Engagement Officer to lead the planning and delivery of diverse performances and cultural experiences at Wyndham Cultural Centre, working with artists and partners to deliver engaging programs.

You will manage budgets, contracts and timelines, drive audience development, and provide leadership to the Creative Program team, while aligning with council objectives and community aspirations.

Qualifications

• Degree or substantial experience in arts/cultural sector.
• Experience in developing, producing and delivering creative programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering a diverse program of performances, events and cultural experiences.
• Managing planning, production and delivery of creative projects including budgets, contracts and timelines.
• Building relationships with artists, presenters, community groups and industry partners.
• Identifying new programming and partnership opportunities to grow audiences.
• Contributing to marketing briefs and strategies to support ticket sales.
• Monitoring program performance and evaluating audience outcomes for improvement.
• Providing leadership and guidance to staff including development and capability.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Project management

Budgeting & contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts/Creative Industries or related

Job description

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 important 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.Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via *******@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6***.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Contact: Kathy Corcoran, Area Leader Creative Program, 0402 293 ***. Email: *******@wyndham.vic.gov.au.