Overview
Education and Engagement Officer – Performing Arts Centre
Job Vacancy in Whitehorse, Whitehorse Centre
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Employment Type
Permanent Full TimeLocation
Whitehorse CentrePosition Summary
- Band 5 – $74k + 10.5% Superannuation
- Full Time
- Exciting New Position
Be part of a unique opportunity to open an iconic performing arts center in Melbourne’s east!
Whitehorse are seeking an experienced Education and Engagement officer to join the management team at the Round, a brand-new performing arts center in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs.
The Education and Engagement Officer will engage various sectors across the Whitehorse community and beyond to optimize engagement through the performances and programs delivered by the Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre (WPAC).
This position will work with artists, schools and tertiary institutions, younger people, the CALD community, seniors groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, and disability groups to ensure there is a wide variety of access and inclusion provided through an inspiring engagement program.
About you:
- Demonstrated qualification and/or experience in community engagement and/or education sector experience, preferably in a performing arts environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to building relationships with people from all abilities and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- The ability to liaise with, influence and gain co-operation from key stakeholders in a performing arts environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use creativity and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and organise work so as to achieve set objectives.
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference – Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you’re involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation – We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Further Information
Further information is available from Robyn McNicol on 0417 109 544. We ask that applications please address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 5 February 2023.
Apply now to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
About the City of Whitehorse
Laid out as the Yukon’s capital city in 1953, the City of Whitehorse is home to the absolute most staggering landscape, skilled craftsmen and imaginative organizations in Canada.
Arranged along the Yukon River on the conventional region of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, more than 33,000 call Whitehorse home. The City partakes in a solid economy because of a solid business local area, which was perceived when Whitehorse was named the top city for business visionaries in 2018 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The City likewise partakes in a fruitful working relationship with the areas First Nations and the regional government.
Ecological maintainability and obligation has turned into a vital need for the City. Admittance to nature stays a top incentive for occupants who can appreciate diversion exercises all year, a dynamic workmanship scene and a large number of societies as individuals from everywhere the world have chosen to settle more than 60.
There is a justification for why Whitehorse has seen a consistent development in populace; this is on the grounds that it really is a superb spot to live, work and play.