Coordinator Theatre Communications

Position No. 705

Temporary Part-Time (until 9 January 2024)

Band 5 $27,758 - $31,906 per annum plus 10.5% statutory superannuation

If you have a passion for performing arts, are a people person who would enjoy working alongside a high energy and likeminded team then we have the opportunity you have been looking for! Join our vibrant Arts & Culture team as the Coordinator Theatre Communications at The Wedge Performing Arts Centre in a temporary part-time (0.4EFT) capacity.

Located in Sale, Victoria The Wedge is an award-winning contemporary cultural hub for performing arts and entertainment, complete with a 390- seat theatre, 50-seat black box studio, café and dining facilities, function, and rehearsal rooms. The Centre presents in excess of 150 events each year of very diverse local, professional and community programming, attendance of over 50,000 annually.

Reporting to the Performing Arts Director, the Coordinator Theatre Communications is responsible for coordinating marketing, social media and managing client relationship initiatives for The Wedge Performing Arts Centre.

We are seeking someone who is a social media marketing professional to look after The Wedge’s social media channels including Facebook and Instagram. Which means your ability to create digital content, social media posts and visual media is a key element to your success in this role.

You will also have a natural ability to build strong relationships as you will be liaising with sponsors and seeking out new opportunities to form partnerships, as well as working directly with artists and their teams to support their tour.

You will be a team player and someone who takes initiative and proactively seeks out opportunities to deliver exceptional service. In addition to this you will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, be customer focused, professionally presented, demonstrate initiative, and would thrive working in a creative atmosphere.

If you are tech savvy, enjoy promoting events and building relationships, can work weekends/evenings, are passionate about the performing arts industry and are looking for the next step in your career then we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing or similar (desirable) or experience working in a performing arts venue or an arts organisation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patrons, clients, sponsors, and other industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare media releases and other marketing documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in using various software packages including, Microsoft suits of products, publishing, e-mail campaign management, web page and customer management, and graphic design software.
• Ability to plan workloads and determine priorities.

Please note, given the nature of the theatre industry, your availability to work on occasional weekends and evenings will be paramount.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland.” As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Mitchell River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere. Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 22 February 2023.

A Position Description can be obtained from this link.