AddressOperations Officer at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon
Permanent Full Time
Location: Traralgon
Salary range: $91,663.12 to $99,412.18 plus 11% super
Department: Creative Venues Events & Tourism
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We currently have a terrific opportunity for an Operations Officer to join our Creative Venues Events & Tourism team.
About this Role
As Operations Officer you will be responsible for leading the venue operations of Latrobe City Councils Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), Latrobe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), Creative Industries Training Centre (CITC) and Kernot Hall. Whilst ensuring efficient operations of these venues you will lead our Front of House, Functions, Events, Box Office and Customer Service team to deliver excellent services that will exceed our community’s expectations. You will form part of our Creative Venues leadership team and contribute to the operations and strategic direction of our creative venues services and programs.
You will on occasion be required to work evenings and weekends.
About You
For this position, we are seeking a passionate individual with an excellent knowledge of the performing arts industry, combined with a strong understanding of the operational aspects of a large venue. You will have strong leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills with customer service always front of mind.
You will ensure efficient operations of the GPAC precinct, manage key contracts and work with community and commercial hirers to facilitate venue use and contribute to the operations and strategic direction of Creative Venues services and programs in collaboration with the Coordinator Creative Venues and the Creative Venues leadership team
You will also need:
- A relevant qualification in event management, business, hospitality, or a related field with recent experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills which use creative and imaginative approaches to find innovative solutions to issues.
- A comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance issues across all aspects of creative venues and the ability to apply these principles within the workplace.
- Proven contract management experience.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and/or significant knowledge in the maintenance of a safe environment within a creative venue setting
- A Current Driver's Licence.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM Friday 5th July 2024.
For further information on the role, all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Matthew Symmons, Coordinator Creative Arts on 0407 067 *** for insight into the day-to-day activities of the role and the team as a whole.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
