Coordinator, Creative Learning

About the Role

Join the Creative Learning team!

We are looking for an individual who appreciates the value of administration and can confidently communicate with a range of stakeholders (both internally across teams and externally with schools and other Creative Learning networks). A high level of proficiency in using computer software programs is desired. Interest in marketing and communications appreciated.

The vision for Creative Learning programming at ACM is to support and facilitate creativity and Creative Learning in the arts for all ages and all communities. These experiences provide opportunities for participants to create, connect, share, participate in and experience transformative creative projects and inquiry based learning. The Creative Learning program is a leader in the performing arts learning space, from digital/audio storytelling, music, sound and media technology, as well as professional development for artists and teachers. Enriching the lives of students and strengthening communities through world-class programming, Creative Learning offers programs that are accessible, broad reaching and respond to the needs of diverse audiences.

The Coordinator, Creative Learning will be key in supporting schools ACM experiences onsite, online, and offsite. As a member of the Creative Learning team the role will be responsible for communication and relationship management with schools and Creative Learning audiences as well as assist in the facilitation of key events, such as Teacher Professional Development offers.

Full time, ongoing position, band 3.1 salary $76,574.00 per annum plus superannuation.

Your Skills and Experience (Key Criteria)

• Notable administrative experience including intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience within or strong understanding of the Arts sector
• Experience within or strong understanding of the Education sector
• High customer service focus with a pro-active approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrable experience collating data and preparing project related reports
• Experience in the use of an integrated venue management system is desired (Ungerboeck and Tessitura)

For more details please read  Position Description - Coordinator, Creative Learning.pdf

About the Team

The Arts Centre Melbourne Programming Unit sits within the Performing Arts pillar and is responsible for delivering:

• a breadth and range of presentations at Arts Centre Melbourne’s own risk that meet the organisation’s curatorial framework and complement the provision by Resident Companies and external presenters;
• a number of events that contribute to the overall venue utilisation targets at Arts Centre Melbourne; and
• a program of education/Creative Learning, participatory/public realm, access and inclusion, community and public programs that meet the organisation’s public purpose obligations.

The business unit is comprised of program management, artform programming, education, coordinating, and producing team members.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.  

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking 
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs, and the Smiling Mind app.  
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the key criteria by 11:55pm, Tuesday 2nd April 2024.

Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date. To ask questions about the role or working at Arts Centre Melbourne, please contact Manager, Schools Engagement Dani Weber at dani.weber@artscentremelbourne.com.au

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.