Programs Producer

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime

12% superannuation

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Programs Producer to develop and deliver exhibitions, workshops, performances and public events that reflect Blacktown’s identity. You’ll coordinate artists, contractors and contracts, while managing budgets, schedules and audience engagement.

Join a team offering flexible working and opportunities for professional development within Australia’s large council framework.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering exhibitions, workshops, performances and public events.
• Coordinate artists and contractors, and prepare contracts.
• Manage project budgets and schedules and oversee delivery.
• Support audience engagement activities and funding applications.
• Collaborate with marketing, trades and sign shop to deliver programs.
• Embrace flexible working arrangements and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver exhibitions, workshops, performances, and music programs reflecting community identity.
• Coordinate artists and contractors and manage contracts, budgets and schedules.
• Support audience engagement and community participation.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Contract administration

Audience engagement

Job description

At Blacktown Arts, culture, place and people shape the work we do every day. Our community values places where people can connect, share stories and engage with their city through arts and culture.

As Programs Producer, you work with the Coordinator Programming to develop and deliver exhibitions, workshops, performances, music programs and public events that reflect the identity and diversity of Blacktown. You coordinate artists and contractors, prepare contracts, manage project budgets and schedules, oversee project delivery and support audience engagement activities.

You contribute to funding applications, acquittals, cultural planning and partnership projects with artists, cultural organisations and community groups. You also work closely with Council teams including marketing, trades and sign shop to bring programs to life.

This role suits someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, building relationships and providing excellent customer service. Your work helps create opportunities for local artists, supports community participation and contributes to a more connected, inclusive and culturally rich city.

Join a motivated team that supports professional development, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to grow your career while delivering programs people can see, experience and enjoy.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a term-contract, full-time role up to December 2027 with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,940.24 per week
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Internal ref: Term contract - until December 2027