Employment type: Part time, Permanent
Hours per week: 22
Remuneration: Band 5 salary from $83,536 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality
About the role
The Arts Support Officer role sits in the Planning and Liveability Directorate, in the Arts, Culture and Events unit. The role reports to the Arts and Culture Team Leader and works to support the areas of Public Art, Wyndham Art Gallery and Public Programs.
The Arts Support Officer works directly to:
- Provide administrative and technical support to the Arts & Culture team in the development and delivery of arts programs, projects and events.
- Plan and deliver the Arts & Culture Teams marketing activities including advertising, direct marketing, publicity, online and e-marketing and social engagement.
- Assist the growth of Wyndham City’s reputation as a place for enjoyment of high quality, accessible arts and cultural activities, events and installations to grow local artist and audience participation levels.
What your day will look like
- Assist Arts & Culture team with the delivery of arts initiatives across Council’s programs, projects, events and venues.
- Support community arts project, event and exhibition logistics and delivery as required and directed by Arts & Culture team.
- Develop and execute communications and marketing plans across range of mediums (digital and print)
- Support evaluation and reporting across the team including qualitative and quantitative data collection.
- Assist Arts & Culture team with administrative and operational tasks as requested.
- Assist local artists and volunteers participate in event and project delivery.
- Maintain logistic and risk management processes of arts projects, assets and events.
- Carry out other duties commensurate with skills and abilities as deemed reasonable and appropriate to the role as directed from time to time.
What you will bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or advanced diploma in the creative arts, arts management or administration or lesser qualification with demonstrated skills and experience in technical production and project and/or arts event management.
- Skills and experience in delivering marketing activities and initiatives.
- Experience with logistic and technical aspects of cultural event/project delivery.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant applications.
- Flexibility in working hours as some after hours work will be required.
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 11 May 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Olivia Poloni, Acting Arts and Culture Team Leader at olivia.poloni@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
