Venue & Events Coordinator

Australian Girls Choir

Are you passionate about the arts and leadership?

As home of the AGC and ASPA Education, the Australian School of Performing Arts is committed to enriching the lives of those in our community and workplace by fostering an outlook that is forward thinking and adaptable. We pursue excellence through collaboration, creativity and respect in our workplace, our classrooms and on the stage. Since 1984 the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) has been an inclusive environment where girls flourish through outstanding music education. We currently have over 6,500 choristers training in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and we’re looking for a people-focussed organised person, to work alongside our Music & Production Coordinator in Brisbane.
  
This permanent part-time role, which includes some evening and weekend work at our venues, is based in our Albion office and works closely with our Melbourne Head Office team. Regular office hours are based on 23 hours per week spread over 4 days from Tuesday to Friday. Regular venue work takes place from 4.30-9.30pm each Thursday of the school term and remaining work falls outside of standard business hours at AGC rehearsals and events on the weekend spread throughout the year.
  
As the Brisbane Venue and Events Coordinator you will:

• Focus on building strong and enduring relationships with parents, choristers and staff and our rehearsal venue contacts.
• Ensure the smooth running of weekly rehearsals and play a pivotal role supporting on-the-ground operations.
• Administer the many processes established and communicated by the national team to ensure smooth delivery of the AGC.
• Lead the casual venue staff; enable them to meet their responsibilities and achieve their potential.
• Prepare for AGC events by administering processes and preparing resources as communicated by the Events Department.
• Manage AGC rehearsals, concert days, combined rehearsals, open days, engagements and our annual Staff Training Day.
• Manage our senior Australian Girls Choir rehearsal on Thursday evenings from 4.30pm – 9.30pm each week of the school term and deliver the pastoral care program for senior choristers in Brisbane.
• Demonstrate comfort working in an office environment; and have well developed computer and organisational skills.
• Contribute in our highly collaborative and communicative environment.
• Share our passion for girls’ education and champion the value of Performing Arts participation.
• Have a valid Working with Children’s Check and a driver’s licence.

  
About the role:
This role will both require and enable a flexible work approach. The role includes 23 office-based hours each week of the year, spread over 4 days from Tuesday to Friday. The other component of the role takes place outside of the office at AGC rehearsals and events and includes approximately 240 hours per annum and 180 overtime hours per annum. Overtime work occurs outside of standard business hours. Availability for regular Thursday evening rehearsals is required.
  
Whilst this is a part-time position, we recognise that it is a very substantial and fullfilling role. Many team members at ASPA manage study or family commitments in addition to their work life and we are keen to discuss your requests, and ours, with the right candidate.
  
Permanent part-time position including all penalties, overtime and entitlements $49,000 - $52,000, plus superannuation.
Salary will be based on the individual’s skills and experience.

About ASPA – an Australian Employer of Choice:

• We’re an innovative, collaborative and dynamic workplace, where a shared interest in the performing arts brings together people from a variety of backgrounds with unique skills.
• We value the individual growth and contribution of our staff members and offer access to learning and development programs.
• We support our team members to achieve their best mental health including by providing wellbeing activities and a free Employee Assistance Program.
• We encourage our team members in their various work and life pursuits and commitments with access to flexible work arrangements, volunteer leave and ways to support our Charity Partner, Girls from Oz.
• We embody passion, dedication, enthusiasm and energy.

  
We are looking for people with the skills and experience to fulfill the role requirements but who also share our values – respect, integrity, collaboration, innovation and excellence. ASPA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds. If you’re interested in working with us, please send your one page cover letter and resume in one document addressed to our HR Administrator, Jacinta Simpson. Applications close Friday May 24.