Organisation : Footscray Community Arts
Location : Melbourne (Footscray)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Profession : CEO & Senior Management
Sector : Arts & Culture, Community Development, Community Engagement, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 21 Jul, 2023
About the organisation
Footscray Community Arts is an internationally recognised arts precinct grounded in Melbourne’s West.
For almost 50 years, we have cultivated a reputation for excellence in nurturing, creating and presenting contemporary arts in collaboration with our communities of focus: First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ and artists with disability.
We seamlessly combine our roles as a cultural destination, creative producer and industry development leader. We have fostered generations of artists and cultural leaders; providing a safe and creative place for diverse communities and a growing number of audiences. Footscray Community Arts carries rich cultural knowledge, ever strengthening ties with Indigenous voices through our longstanding Indigenous Advisory Group, and deep roots in activism for those who are underrepresented in mainstream culture. Our staff and board reflect who we work with, deploying best-practice methodologies in community arts and cultural development in local, national and international contemporary art contexts. We are the largest arts employer in Melbourne’s western suburbs – situated 6km west from Melbourne’s CBD in a region comprising of six local government authorities with a population representing 130 distinct ethnicities speaking over 150 languages.
About the role
The successful person will bring vision, energy, collaborative ways of working and an ability to balance project management and creative outcomes. Leading a team of exceptional producers, the Artistic Program Manager will oversee a portfolio that encompasses multi-artform creative programming, industry development programs, creative workshops and schools programming, and strategic partnerships.
This role is prioritised for a leader who identifies with one or more of our focus communities and has been made possible through the generous support of the Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation. As part of this role, we will support ongoing career development recognizing the importance of building representation and hands-on experience to your future aspirations. You will have access to mentorship and opportunities to stretch yourself professionally while contributing to an internationally recognised creative organisation.
It is an exciting time to join us as we work on a significant Precinct Plan and development of a new outdoor performance space that will further position us as a leader in culturally safe practices and creatively ambitious community engaged art. This work is enabled by a landmark investment of $8.7 million through the Victorian State Government. You will have the opportunity to influence the success of this project through your advice, perspective and commitment to creating the best outcomes for and with our focus communities.
How to apply
WE ARE ACCEPTING DIRECT APPLICATIONS FOR THESE ROLES.
Send an application via email as a single PDF file that includes your CV and a cover letter that responds to the selection criteria, or you are welcome to submit your cover letter as a link to a video recording.
The recruitment process will include two interviews and a short task that is presented at the second interview. The interview panel will include the Co-CEOs (Artistic Director and Executive Director) and an external arts leader from our focus communities.
If you have access requirements to support your application, please let us know.
Applications are received via email only. Please submit your application to bec.c@footscrayarts.com by the closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 21 JULY. WE CANNOT ACCEPT LATE APPLICATIONS.
Please quote in application: Artistic Program Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture, #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Youth_and_Young_People
