Program Coordinator

Merrigong Theatre Company is a not-for-profit company which operates Wollongong’s Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), and the Wollongong Town Hall. We also create, commission, produce and present exciting, innovative professional theatre.  

Located on the coast in the city of Wollongong, the heart of Dharawal Country, just over an hour south of Sydney, Merrigong Theatre Company is one of Australia’s most dynamic regional performing arts companies and we are now seeking a part-time (22.5 hours p/w) Program Coordinator to join our Program Team. 

The successful applicant will share the administration of our Hirer’s Event Program, working closely with producers, artists, and community hirers to ensure their shows are delivered to the highest professional standards.  The environment is fast-paced and creative and requires excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. Experience in event planning and delivery or similar would be an advantage.  

We are an organisation with strong company values around transparency and inclusion and to our team we offer flexible work arrangements, complimentary tickets to shows, opportunities for development and a free Employee Assistance Program.  

Please download the position description from our website: https://merrigong.com.au/about-us/work-with-us/  The position description outlines the objectives of the role and the key selection criteria required. 

Make sure you include the following in your application: 

• a current resume with two referees 
• responses to the selection criteria - this can be a short paragraph describing how you meet each selection criteria listed in the Position Description, giving examples wherever possible. Please include details that highlight your experience, skills, knowledge, and qualifications that are relevant to the position.  

 Please send your application to ***********@merrigong.com.au  

If you require further information about the position, or just want to have a chat about whether our company is a fit for you, please get in touch with Penny Watts, Program Manager: ******@merrigong.com.au 

Merrigong encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities or who are d/Deaf. 

Applications close:Midnight Sunday 21 April 2024 

Interviews will be held on 22 and 23 April 2024