Art Programs And Promotions Officer

$78,231 – $90,312 pa (plus super)

Temporary Full Time (until June 2025 for maternity leave coverage)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne’s second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

The Art Programs and Promotions Officer is responsible for supporting the promotion of the City of Greater Dandenong’s cultural services and venues, and for engaging the community through online arts-based programming.

This role is required to deliver vibrant and innovative outcomes that are relevant to our community to maximise participation in the arts. The role involves supporting the development and delivery of marketing strategies, promotional activities, and collateral for our cultural programs, services, and venues.

The role reports to the Arts and Cultural Promotions Lead and works closely with all members of the Arts and Cultural Development team as well as with the Drum Theatre Team.

This parental leave position is a full-time role, covering from Monday 3 June 2024 to Monday 16 June 2025.

About you

We are looking for someone who has experience in social media, eNews, website management, content marketing, and audience development. You are required to have a good understanding of web-based processes, video creation, image editing software, and the use of design tools such as Canva.

To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

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To apply, please include a resume, covering letter, and ensuring the key selection criteria is addressed with your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

Further information: Vera Hu, 03 8571 5***

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 1st May 2024