• Expertise in managing event approvals, contracts, budgets, and resources to ensure safe and high-quality program delivery.
• Demonstrate a shared leadership approach and model behaviours consistent with Council values.
• Permanent full time role with flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Salary band 7 ranges from $108,935.51 to $121,897 plus super (subject to experience) and monthly RDO for full time 40 hour weeks

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

As the Lead Creative Producer, you will research, design, and implement an innovative year-round program of free and ticketed events that reflect and engage all community sectors. Working closely with the Head of Performing Arts Programming, you will lead a team to produce high-quality activations that balance commercial and community access.

Your role involves managing contracts, budgets, and event approvals, ensuring safe and sustainable delivery.

You will also foster partnerships with artists and arts organisations to present new creative work, enhancing the reputation of Bunjil Place and the City of Casey.

What you’ll deliver

• Develop and deliver a program that fosters creativity and community connection.
• Attract local and regional visitors through engaging activities.
• Generate social and financial returns on investment.
• Collaborate with artists and arts organisations to develop new creative work.
• Ensure safe and high-quality event delivery through effective management.

What you’ll bring

• Educational Background: Tertiary qualification in performing arts or equivalent, or substantial experience in lieu of formal qualification.
• Professional Experience: Extensive experience in a similar role, specifically in delivering performing arts programming for diverse arts venues.
• Skills and Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding and expertise in various aspects of arts programming and managing arts venues.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Position Description: Lead Creative Producer - PD 2024 05 14.pdf

To find out more about the role, please contact, Brad Spolding - Head of Performing Arts Programming, on 0407 977 905 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 7 June 2025.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or [email protected].

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
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