Partnerships and Creative Industry Development Officer
- Band 6 Salary Range $87,923 to $95,839 plus 10% Super
- Full time Permanent Role.
- Located at St Kilda Town Hall or with flexible working arrangements possible.
About the Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
About the Role
The creative economy in Port Phillip includes artists and arts organisations, cultural institutions and vocational academies, creative business incubators, a vibrant games development industry, film makers, live music makers and entrepreneurs, design and small manufacturing, digital and screen media, architects, fashion designers and makers, writers, composers, micro businesses, venues, craft distilleries and much more.
The City’s cultural and creative ecosystem makes a powerful contribution to our identity, our lifestyle and our economy. Working within the Events, Partnerships & Industry Development team, the Partnerships and Creative Industry Development Officer will maximise the benefit of viability of Council’s key arts organisations and cultural partnerships.
Duties:
- Support the growth and development of creative industries
- Support the development, implementation and review of organisational arts and cultural plans, policies and strategies and ensure their integration with Council policies and strategies.
- Build relationships and support for arts and cultural venues and organisations
- Build and maintain positive and mutually beneficial partnerships with arts organisations, artists, creative industries practitioners, community reference committees and advisory panels.
- Oversee relationships, and funding agreements with Council-owned cultural venues such as Gasworks Arts Inc and Linden New Art.
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the arts and creative industries.
- Knowledge and understanding of economic development principles.
- Broad understanding of the policies of State and Federal Government, which impact on the capacity of local government to provide cultural services.
- The ability to review, negotiate and critically appraise existing policies, procedures and deeds.
- Contract administration and contract management skills.
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
Benefits
- We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia
- Sufficient proof of their identity
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination in line with CHO Directions.
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
How to Apply
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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.
Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Bowen Walker, Creative Industries Lead, 9209 6520, bowen.walker@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 9 January 2022
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (HR Business Partner- Recruitment) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au