
Programming Lead - Major Events and Projects
Moonee Valley City Council
Posted 13 days ago
Programming Lead - Major Events and Projects
Reference number: 10650
Closing date: 11:00pm, 21 June 2025
- Full-time temporary position for 13 months.
- Salary commencing at $97,648.13 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
- Band 6.
The Opportunity
Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programming Lead to play a key role in the planning and delivery of major festivals and events across the municipality. Working within the Arts, Culture and Place department, this role supports the implementation of the Council's Igniting Creativity in Moonee Valley 2023-2027 strategy by delivering inclusive and innovative cultural programming that reflects the diversity of our community. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a creative and community-focused role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate artistic and community programming for key Council festivals and events, ensuring alignment with Council strategy.
- Collaborate with musicians, artists, cultural groups, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality events.
- Supervise event staff and contractors, and oversee logistical, contractual, and compliance aspects of programming.
- Support marketing and promotional activities by liaising with communications teams to ensure accurate and engaging content.
- Contribute to the development of special projects and initiatives under the MV2040 and Igniting Creativity frameworks.
- Manage event budgets, schedulesand stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Support delivery of Moonee Valley Festival, and other major events as required.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in Event Management, Arts Management, or a related field, or possess significant relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications. You will have demonstrated success in planning and delivering community-engaged performing arts, creativeand cultural programs, preferably within a local government or similar environment. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work within budget, and meet tight deadlines, are essential. Experience in contract management, marketing liaison, risk planning, and supervising staff or contractors is highly desirable. Demonstrated existing networks within the festival, music and/or performing arts industries will be regarded favourably.
Next Steps
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Valentina Tansley, Head of Festivals and Events (03) 9243 1657 to seek further insights to the role.
In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
About Moonee Valley City Council
Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and play. Our council is committed to continuously pushing the boundaries to provide responsive, citizen-focused services, and are after staff who embrace our values and are ready to rise to the challenges of the 21st century.
We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, providing a range of services to some 118,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.
Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Programming Lead - Major Events and Projects
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