Operation Coordinator

• An exciting opportunity where you will make a difference in the community
• Temporary full time opportunity (38 hours per week) - contract from 1st July 2024 to 29th November 2024.
• $83,741 – $94,253 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11% Superannuation

About City of MelbourneSituated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.We are the City Of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.About the Role & Team:We are currently looking for a passionate Operations Coordinator to join our Creative City team and facilitate the seamless delivery of innovative arts programs. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the success of our ArtPlay and Signal initiatives, both onsite and online. As the Operations Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of production planning and technical support, ensuring the safe and effective execution of our programs.Sitting within the Creative City Branch, and in turn the Creative Programs team alongside Arts House, the ArtPlay and Signal programs partner with artists, arts and non-arts organisations to develop, produce and deliver innovative, participatory and multi-art-form programs and experiences with, by and for children, families and young people. The programs are primarily delivered from dedicated Council venues alongside online and “at home” creative offerings.In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate closely with Creative Producers, artists, and various stakeholders to oversee end-to-end production planning for new work development. From ArtPlay's New Ideas Lab to Signal's Screen and Sound Commissions, you'll provide the expertise needed to foster experimentation and innovation in contemporary art forms. Your responsibilities will include coordinating production logistics, managing resources, and implementing operational procedures to uphold industry standards and organisational policies.This role is a temporary full time position that will require you to work weekends and evenings as required from time to time.To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated senior experience as an Operations Coordinator or Technical Production Coordinator in a creative programming or cultural venue context - with a specific focus on a contemporary arts.
• Experience working with children and young people in the arts or cultural sector; and experience supporting artists and communities from diverse creative practices, access needs and or cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in effectively devising and delivering operational training for staff; and experience in coordinating and supervising production and technical contractors.
• Experience in working with a variety of contemporary art forms including visual art, performing art, multimedia and digital art, participatory and immersive art.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a high-volume environment, delivering multiple events concurrently and supporting the demands of new work development.

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

• Attractive Remuneration & Benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks paid parental leave, study assistance & great corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.
• Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment
• Temporary Part Time Opportunity: Temporary part time opportunity based in two of our beautiful Melbourne CBD venues.
• Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; flexible work options, and explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options.
• Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.

How to apply…If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by enabling the creation and presentation of cutting-edge artistic endeavours, apply now to join our vibrant team.As part of the online application form you are required to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter addressing the requirements outlined in "What you will bring to the Role" (maximum 2 pages)

Please submit your application encompassing all of the above by 11:45pm Sunday 5th May 2024.For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contact Eelin Cheah – Venue and Production Manager - Children, Families and Young People, Creative City via email:*Applications via email will not be accepted. Please submit an application by clicking the 'APPLY' button*For those interested in , the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contactCity of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our .City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.