Strategic Arts Program & Events Lead

Cairns Regional Council

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 97,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours
Fitness Passport
5 weeks annual leave
3 weeks personal leave
Parental leave 14 weeks
Learning & development
Salary sacrifice
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking an experienced Program & Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of a vibrant program of arts, cultural, community, and commercial events across the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) and Munro Martin Parklands (MMP).

You will oversee the entire event booking process, build strong relationships with clients, and develop programming opportunities within CPAC and MMP to deliver a dynamic arts calendar for Cairns.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Event Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in performing arts and entertainment event administration.
  • Experience coordinating events in arts, corporate, or hospitality sectors.
  • Strong conceptual, analytical, and research skills for innovative solutions.
  • Understanding marketing, audience development, and community engagement for arts programming.
  • Extensive knowledge of the arts sector and networks of producers and promoters locally and nationally.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver the curated program for CPAC and MMP venues.
  • Oversee the event booking process ensuring high-level service for commercial, private and community groups.
  • Build and sustain relationships with clients to develop programming opportunities.

Skills

Event administration
Coordination
Marketing & audience
Community engagement
Industry networks
Research skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Event Management/Performing Arts

Job description

Cairns Regional Council is seeking an experienced Program & Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of a vibrant program of arts, cultural, community, and commercial events across the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) and Munro Martin Parklands (MMP).

You will oversee the entire event booking process, build strong relationships with clients, and develop programming opportunities within CPAC and MMP to deliver a dynamic arts calendar for Cairns.

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