Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

About the position:

The City is seeking a dynamic venue leader who will deliver effective management of a professional performing arts theatre. The position will be responsible for being the key point of contact with industry stakeholders, leading the marketing and promotion of shows, implementing the Queens Park Theatre (QPT) business plan in conjunction with the coordinator, overseeing the QPT staff and ensuring that the QPT is an attractive and competitive venue for external hire purposes.

This is a permanent full time position requiring the successful candidate to be available to work weekends and nights as required dependent on the programming.

Key accountabilities:

• Responsible for the day to day running of all aspects of the venue, including leading a small team, to ensure all scheduled programs are delivered to the highest standard.
• Monitor, review and report the performance of the venue in relation to financial and cultural outcomes and objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in the selection of theatre content by attending national and state industry touring selector opportunities and by coordinating the internal Queens Park Theatre Program Panel, to ensure the content is diverse and marketable to the community of Greater Geraldton.
• Create marketing campaigns utilising a suite of marketing tools including print materials (posters, theatre programs, and flyers), social media promotion and paid advertising, direct mail, cross promotion and direct promotion.
• Contribute to development of business and marketing plans for Queens Park Theatre that focus on both community and cultural outcomes and financial performance across all components of the venue.

For further information view the position description: QPT Team Leader (Ref: 715)

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Fiona Norling, Manager Community & Cultural Development on 08 9956 6672.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally have a degree in Marketing, Business Management, Venue Management or Performing Arts Management and relevant experience or lesser qualification with significant experience. Additionally, the position requires developed budget management and organisational skills with substantial experience in business and strategic planning.  

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $80,393 per annum or $40.68 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 18.5% Superannuation 
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document addressing each of the selection criteria outlined in the roles position description (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details)

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Monday 26 July 2021

Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER