Festivals Officer

• Hybrid Working
• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• Exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our diverse festival program at one of Melbourne’s leading Councils for the arts
• Salary: $97k – 105k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
  
  
  

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an innovative, passionate and experienced arts leader to join our dynamic festivals team.

The Festivals Officer is a key producing role, leading the delivery of specified festivals and events within the festival program. . Working within our diverse community, you will develop strong relationships with the community and work with partners to produce contemporary festival programs. Your responsibilities will include programming, marketing, stakeholder management and liaison with our contracted production logistics company and contract programmer. You will work collaboratively across the entire festival program, including supporting the delivery of Merri-bek’s renowned major events including the Brunswick Music Festival and Sydney Road Street Party.

This role also assists community members to produce their own events through the management of Council’s event permit process, which includes assessing risk management plans, ensuring appropriate site planning and management and advice on applying for additional permits and licenses.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a producer who is passionate about community and contemporary art practice and keen to develop their skills while working collaboratively with a small and dedicated team in a great inner-city Council.

Skills And Experience Require To Perform The Role

• Significant experience in planning, programming, delivery, marketing and evaluation of festivals and events with diverse communities and a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver quality and innovative outcomes within tight timelines and within budget.
• Skills in developing, implementing and overseeing internal and external Risk Management Plans and OH&S Procedures.
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and creatively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of community members and stakeholders.
• Experience and/or interest in community engagement and community cultural development projects.
• Skills in managing a range of administrative processes including issuing and managing event permits, contracts, financials and logistics.
• Demonstrated understanding of Child Safety and Wellbeing requirements and this applies in the Festival Officer role.
  
  
  

What The Role Can Offer

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative festivals team and contribute to the vibrant Merri-bek community
• A role that is interesting, fast-paced and impactful
• A collaborative working environment that supports work/life balance
  
  
  

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave
  
  
  

For further information about this position please contact Naretha Williams on 8311 4382.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Sunday, 26 January 2025.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How To Apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

• Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
  
  
  

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitment@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

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