Performing Arts Officer

• Full Time Permanent opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
• Relevant tertiary education in arts administration or business, or relevant experience.
• LG0 4($77,409 - $82,974 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.

Why ChooseUs

Townsville City Council isthe largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

We are committed to creatingvalue by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity andgenerating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation providesand maintains over $7b worth of community assets including waterand wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads,waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitorsthrough events, providing recreational facilities, protecting thenatural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally andphysically healthy city.

We lead creation of a cityfor this and future generations by focusing on our transition to acircular economy that is resilient to social, financial andenvironmental shocks.

We are a Council led by ourcommunity to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council isgrowing Townsville.Aboutthe role

This position plays a key role inPerforming Arts and working collaboratively across Council tochampion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver theCorporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community. Thisposition is accountable to the General Manager Community andLifestyle and will be focused on the needs and aspirations of theTownsville community; growing and managing customer relationships,developing a culture of customer-centricity and personalaccountability; and reshaping how we deliver services to maximisevalue.    

The Performing Arts Officerundertakes the day-to-day administrative responsibilities fortheatre bookings and contract administration to support theCoordinator Performing Arts. The role entails deliveringadministration functions related to the theatre’s publicprogram and hirer bookings with an emphasis on administrative tasksrelated to supporting local hirers.

Aboutyou

Our ideal applicant willhave:

• Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
• Relevant tertiary education in arts administration or business, or relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide constructive customer-centered communications with clients, performers, promoters, customers, internal and external stakeholders, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a team environment, undertaking a range of tasks to support the outputs of a business unit within a large organisation and the ability to work independently to produce an output such as the delivery of a performance.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office suite of applications with an emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams for the proficient production of professional documentation and excellent business application skills for familiarity with databases and the purpose of accurate data entry.
• Sound time management abilities to meet deadlines for project delivery.
• Current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence.

Applications should besubmitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and workexperience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription. 

Closing Date: 11.45pm Sunday 3rd March 2024

What WeOffer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!

If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au fora confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N03199_Performing Arts Officer_PD_Approved_16Feb2024.pdf