Manager Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade. With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Liverpool’s strategic direction, engage with key stakeholders, and drive positive outcomes for the community. In this position, the Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant policies and strategies to build and promote the portfolio of cultural venues, festivals and events in the provision of curatorial scope, including programs, partnerships, products, and services to achieve the Vision and Priorities. This encompasses and relates to State and Federal Policy. You will also develop and implement sustainable entrepreneurial strategies that strengthen the portfolio’s position and negotiate with key Government and non-Government organisations for funding opportunities. The Manager will support and influence Council’s creative vision across the broader Liverpool LGA. Providing effective strategic and policy management within their portfolio to ensure delivery and alignment.

ABOUT YOU:

The successful applicant will have:

Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive practical experience in relevant areas of cultural venues, festivals & events management.
Class C Driver’s Licence
Extensive experience working at a leadership level in a relevant field in a medium-large sized organisation; leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering outcomes based on organisational objectives to a high standard, to budget and business performance criteria
Demonstrated experience in managing contemporary arts, cultural development, programming skills and demonstrated ability to develop, lead and manage related innovative strategies, plans, projects and programs.
Experience in high-level negotiations with key Government and non-Government organisations to build sustainable creative outcomes
Experience in negotiating and delivering programming to socially and culturally diverse communities
Experience in financial, structural and cultural management, including extensive and highly developed strategy development
Experience in the delivery of policy outcomes for Local, State and Federal cultural organisations; and experience in managing, leading, motivating and developing a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work within a broad functional management team environment, demonstrating agility and role-modelling the values of teamwork, integrity, innovation and customer focus.
Experience in venue and event management of an art/cultural institution / program or relevant field. Proven ability in managing an operational budget.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.
Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.
Subsidised parking and a location that is also close to Liverpool station.
Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives.

How to Apply: Please click the ‘Apply’ button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.