Producer – Museum of Art and Culture, yapang and Multi Arts Pavilion, mima

Job Description

Producer – Museum of Art and Culture, yapang and Multi Arts Pavilion, mima If you’re a passionate, forward-thinking leader with a strong track record in the development and management of arts spaces and creative teams, we invite you to make your mark on the future of Lake Macquarie’s vibrant arts scene. Lead and manage the operational success of the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang and the Multi Arts Pavilion, mima within the beautiful lakeside sculpture park and public art trail. Contribute to developing a dynamic and internationally renowned Lake Arts Precinct within the city. Drive innovation and oversee a talented, creative team focused on delivering exciting and immersive exhibitions, engaging public programs, and commercial operations. LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB As the Producer, you will play a pivotal role in driving regional, national and international awareness, as well as providing creative and operational leadership for the Lake Macquarie Arts Precinct (the precinct), which includes the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC), the Multi Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP) and Sculpture Park. This position is central to accelerating public participation in the Precinct, with the goal of maximising regional and national visitation, activation, and commercial and financial success. This includes maintaining and enhancing commercial growth opportunities in hospitality, tourism product development, public programming, awards, prizes, and site-specific events. As the leader in this role, you will oversee the development, delivery and review of the Precinct’s strategy and business plans, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s long-term goals. You will also lead a talented and creative team focused on delivering best practices in exhibition programming, audience engagement and commercial operations. In addition, you will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, particularly in sponsorship, creative networks, and fundraising programs. Financial management of the Precinct will also be a core responsibility, including sourcing new revenue streams and grants to support the ongoing success of the precinct. Travel and/or work across multiple sites. RSA site management and security responsibilities. LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU You will be forward-thinking, resilient, and adept at building relationships in a fast-paced, large-scale environment. You have strong mature leadership experience in securing and funding exhibitions for cultural exchange, education, audience engagement, and revenue generation. Your extensive experience in art museum and contemporary gallery leadership, along with your strong decision-making skills, will enable you to navigate complex challenges in the cultural sector. You are a strategic leader with a proven ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and be a creative thinker. By overseeing partnerships, touring exhibitions, and on-site activations, you will reinforce the Precinct’s position at the forefront of the cultural sector. Your expertise will be crucial in establishing and managing relationships, enabling the long-term success and growth of the Precinct. In this role, exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential, alongside proactive initiative, financial acumen and strategic foresight. You will continuously refine engagement strategies to enhance visitor experiences and maintain Lake Mac’s competitive edge. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to shape the future of the Lake Macquarie Arts Precinct, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape. LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS Competitive salary commencing from $98,146 a year plus industry-leading 12 percent superannuation. 35-hour working week on a nine-day fortnight. Flexible work locations. Long Service leave after 5 years. We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program. Free parking within walking distance of our offices. Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council. LET’S START If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 16 March 2025. Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you! To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here. To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr