• Permanent Full time
• $125,643 plus superannuation
• Drive programs and partnerships in the creative industries space
• Applications close 6 December 2024

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

We are currently seeking a Creative Industries Lead to join a small but dynamic team within the Arts and Libraries Branch. The branch consists of Creative Industries, Festivals and Events, the Museum of Australian Photography, and the Monash Public Library Service.

At the City of Monash we are committed to developing, empowering, and strengthening the arts, culture, and the creative industries across our municipality. We believe that the work delivered by local creatives is essential to the wellbeing of our community and supporting the sector not only enriches the lives of our residents but stimulates the local economy. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to embed arts in our everyday and deliver new, innovative, exciting arts and cultural services and experience for all.

Help us continue to strive towards a future were creativity flourishes and the arts lie at the heart of our local community.

In this role you will

• Build relationships across council, community, business organisations and government agencies that promote opportunity, enhance participation and collaborative efforts that build capacity and showcase local creative industries.
• Build and strengthen local, regional, state, and national government creative networks to deliver strategic partnerships that enhance the local creative sector.
• Proactively seek and secure grant funding and sponsorship to support delivery of creative initiatives across the City of Monash.
• Drive delivery of Council’s Public Art policy and work with external partners and creative industries to plan for future opportunities for Public Art.
• Foster opportunities for professional development and growth across the local arts community and creative sector.
• Lead operational and strategic development of initiatives which provide resources, program opportunities that meet creative industry needs now and into the future.

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Arts/Cultural Management or equivalent with significant experience working in innovative and creative industries. They will bring fresh ideas, creative direction and a strategic perspective that inspires our team and makes an impact across the City of Monash.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for the Arts and the Creative sector, we want to hear from you!

• Employee Working with Children’s Check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 6 December at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Margherita Barbante on 0437 364 956 or at margherita.barbante@monash.vic.gov.au  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.