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Kultour seeks an inspiring leader - Championing Diversity in the Arts
Kultour is the national voice that advocates for the importance of cultural diversity in the activation of and participation in the arts for the benefit of all Australians, reflecting our multicultural society. Kultour’s purpose is to ensure that the Arts in Australia reflect our cultural diversity. As a national member-based company, Kultour activates and supports the mobility of high quality arts practices representing Australia’s contemporary multicultural society.
 
Kultour is seeking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead and build upon the Company’s leadership role in the Arts in Multicultural Australia.
The CEO is expected to lead the organisation through its transition phase, facilitate and advocate the creative vision of Kultour activating and supporting high quality arts practices representing Australia’s contemporary multicultural society.
As Kultour is a national body, applications from across Australia and internationally are welcomed.
Applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close:           5pm, Monday 27th February 2012
Applications to:                jobs@kultour.com.au
Further Information:  Contact Company Directors Caroline Stacey (Kultour Chair) on 02 6247 1519 or Jennifer Barry on 03 9362 8816
 

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed professional to effectively lead, manage Casey’s Arts and Events Team.

Overseeing a range of Arts and Events opportunities, you will also lead and develop the Casey Arts Participation Initiative (CAPI).  This is an innovative 3 year program funded by VicHealth, which will incorporate the development of new Arts Policies and the creation and delivery of significant new arts programs and events to increase arts participation in the community.

With your proven supervisory experience, you will also have experience in developing and delivering new community arts projects.

Casey offers fantastic working conditions including a 4 weekly RDO, subsidised gym membership, and great learning and development opportunities.

Salary package of around $82,000 per annum plus a fully maintained co-contribution vehicle.

Applications close 2 February 2012.Position Description
 

Job Number: R1080
Closes: 4pm Thursday 16 February 2012
A new and exciting position exists within Mildura Rural City Council. This key leadership role will help re-shape the direction of Mildura’s arts and cultural precinct.
Mildura’s arts and cultural precinct is home to one of the most significant gallery collections in regional Australia. A new theatre is currently under construction and plans to incorporate development of the riverfront will make the precinct a premier
arts and culture destination.
The Arts and Culture Development Manager will use a market driven approach to attract repeat visitation to the revitalised precinct and develop arts and heritage programs that are culturally appropriate and commercially viable.
The successful candidate will work with the community to establish a new and exciting vision that showcases our local talent, engages our community and maximises the potential of our facilities and programs.
The role demands a focused approach to the technical requirements of operating and programming—for the theatre, gallery and extended precinct— leading up to the planned September 2012 re-opening of Mildura Arts Centre and consolidating its first year of operation.
Qualifications/Experience:
The successful applicant will have Tertiary Qualifications in Arts and/or a related field together with management qualifications in related disciplines.
Elements and qualities of strategic planning, marketing and leadership are all highly desirable attributes for this position.
Salary and Conditions:
A salary package of $125,000 including private use of a vehicle and superannuation is available.
A Position Description can be downloaded from Council’s website www.mildura.vic.gov.au or alternatively, please contact Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.
Applications, addressing the selection criteria, should be sent to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 105, Mildura VIC 3502, or emailed to humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
Mildura Rural City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MARK HENDERSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

An exciting opportunity is available for a great communicator with a strong track record of working in a community context to deliver the final twelve months of support to artists and communities in all areas of bushfire fire affected Murrindindi Shire. Following the 2009 bushfires, Regional Arts Victoria worked closely with Arts Victoria, the Victorian Arts Centre and the federal government to establish an Arts Recovery Project Officer (ARPO) to support artists and communities to develop arts and cultural activity to assist in the recovery effort. With the recent resignation of the original ARPO after two and half years, the position is now vacant and is offered on a full-time basis for the fixed term of twelve months. The role will be managed by Regional Arts Victoria and will work from offices throughout the Shire including Marysville, Kinglake and Alexandra. 
 The successful applicant will have solid understanding of effective, inclusive and sustainable models of project delivery in a community context and the proven ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, in a complex and sensitive environment. 
Regional Arts Victoria is the peak Victorian agency resourcing and supporting contemporary and innovative regional cultural practice.
 
For a detailed position description please email enquiry@rav.net.au or phone 03 9644 1800. Applicants MUST address the key selection criteria in their application. It is expected the successful applicant will be available to start in early to mid-February 2012
Applications Close: Friday 27 January 2012 Salary: $50,000 plus 9% superannuation plus fully maintained vehicle for professional and personal use.
For more information about Regional Arts Victoria, and the Arts Recovery Project Officer role visit the website: http://www.rav.net.au   (Previous applicants need not re-apply)
 

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to join our team as Box office Coordinator.
·  Circa $60,000 plus 9% superannuation
·  Full Time Permanent Position
·  Central Dandenong location
Would you like to work in one of metropolitan Melbourne's wonderful theatres, and SE Melbourne's iconic venue?
Would you like to work in a vibrant culturally diverse community as part of a supported and innovative workforce?
Drum Theatre is recognised as the entertainment and cultural heart of Greater Dandenong, Australia's most cosmopolitan community.  Sitting at the gateway to the South East, with a population of 136,000 residents, Greater Dandenong is home to 156 different nationalities.  More than 56 per cent of the population is born overseas and Greater Dandenong has the largest number of recently arrived migrants of any Victorian municipality. 
Drum Theatre was completed in 2006 as a renovation of the historic Dandenong Town Hall.  This top quality 520 seat auditorium hosts a diverse range of performances, shows and functions. 
Drum Theatre is looking for a highly professional and experienced Box Office Coordinator, to join our dynamic team.
The Box Office Coordinator is responsible for daily operations and customer service in our busy Box Office and supervises part time and casual Box Office team.
 
This position will:
·  Manage and operate Drum Theatre Box Office in an efficient, customer-focussed manner
·  Ensure adequate and appropriate Box Office services are delivered during opening hours and via the Internet or related technology at all times.
·  Manage and develop a full database of clients and patrons ensuring standards of privacy requirements are met.
·  Provide support for direct mail and related marketing campaigns, including the regular program of events.
·  Provide timely sales reports for producers and management, statistical reports for marketing purposes, and financial reports for Finance for settlement purposes,
·  Work with the Marketing Team to provide consumer feedback and actively promote all performances, events and activities at Drum Theatre,
·  Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all patrons and box office staff
The successful candidate will have varied professional experience in all aspects of box office operations with relevant adminstrative or organisational qualifications an advantage.
Essential for success in this role are sound staff management skills and a strong team development ethos.  The ability to successfully liaise with multiple stakeholders, work cooperatively within a prescribed governance structure, monitor a budget, demonstrate sound relationship building skills and a positive 'can-do' attitude will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will be employed by the City of Greater Dandenong and become a member of Drum Theatre's highly successful leadership team. The organisation offers a range of benefits for staff including a friendly team environment, salary sacrificed child care (where available), discounted gym membership and a vibrant social club.
All applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description. Specific enquiries, contact Cheryl Rush, Business Services and Program Coordinator, Drum Theatre on 03) 9771 6603 or Cheryl.Rush@cgd.vic.gov.au
Please refer to the City of Greater Dandenong website for full details  www.cgd.vic.gov.au
 
 
 

A few structural changes and the departure of Claire Glenn has created a new part time role at Portland here is the position description. Speak with Karl Hatton at the venue if you need more details

In early 2012, the two current positions of Manager, MPAB and Director, Key Organisations will be combined into a new position of Director, Arts Organisations. The position is currently being advertised and will remain open to applicants until Monday 12th December.  This is an interesting and challenging senior role that provides the opportunity to influence arts funding policy, play a key role within the sector and enhance business relationships between the Council and Australia’s Key Organisations and Major Performing Arts (MPA) Companies.

The Director will report to the Arts Organisation Executive Director, Tony Grybowski, and will provide leadership to four Program Managers who will be responsible for relationship management of Key Organisations and MPA companies. The Program Managers (to be recruited in early 2012), will work closely with the Council’s art form directors and their boards, and with the Major Performing Arts Board. A business operations group in the division will provide operations and administrative support, including sector financial and data analysis. The new structure will provide a greater level of coordinated service to all funded organisations as well as supporting more cohesive dialogue and interconnection within and across art form sectors.  
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding the role,
Vicki Middleton, Middleton Arts, 0424 312 392 Position Description

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