Job No: BC1456

Location: Blacktown, NSW

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 48 residential suburbs, and population of 395,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest Council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the Western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 550,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing Councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Aout the opportunity

• Temporary position up to 6 months 
• Coordinate administration and operations of the Arts and Cultural Development Unit.

Blacktown City Council is offering an exciting temporary opportunity in its Arts and Cultural Development section. The Arts and Cultural development section is responsible for the delivery of the Blacktown Arts program, the management and programming of The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, and for cultural planning for the City of Blacktown.

We have a temporary vacancy in our Co-ordinator Operations and Administration role, which would suit an experienced producer or venue manager. You should be highly organised, have experience in managing and training staff, and be able to determine and manage technical requirements for exhibition, performances, workshops and site specific works. You will have highly developed teamwork and supervision skills, and an understanding of best practice in the management of a multi-disciplinary contemporary arts centre or program. We require applicants with a high level of expertise and knowledge in managing the Work Health and Safety aspects of an arts venue or company.

Qualifications and experience
Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Arts Administration/Management or related field
• Minimum five years experience in managing a public arts or cultural facility, including visitor services, maintenance, scheduling, and financial
• Minimum three years managing a small team
• Familiarity with the technical and equipment requirements, operations and maintenance for a performing arts and gallery facility
• Current Class “C” driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in a senior administrative role in the arts or cultural sector
• Experience working with artists
• Experience in local government
• Proven ability to provide operational and technical support for multi-disciplinary contemporary arts programs
• Demonstrated high level administration and organisational skills
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills including high level computer literacy
• Developing and managing budgets.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• A competitive salary range of $1,582.90 - $1,772.80 (Grade 14) per week will be offered based on skills, qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 9.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random tests, tests where there may be reasonable suspicion and / or post reportable incident testing for Council workers.

Best of luck.

Closing Date:           7 February 2020

Contact Officer:       Alicia Talbot on 9839 6081

INTERNAL REF:       BCC792, Temporary position