Country Arts SA is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Operations Manager to join our team at the Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga.

The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Hopgood Theatre across all operational and delivery elements of the venue. Reporting to the Country Arts SA Arts Centre Leader, the Operations Manager will manage the venue team to ensure the venue operates at best practice level with exceptional customer service standards.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Ability to think strategically and use influence to establish strong working relationships externally to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

Experience working collaboratively to develop effective working relationships with peers, staff, and stakeholders to enable delivery of quality and timely communications and services and maintain a positive approach to work in a changing environment.

Demonstrated experience managing a diverse team with an ability to build strong positive culture and work ethic

Demonstrated experience working with regional artists, arts and community groups and commercial companies.

Demonstrated high level computer knowledge and skills and/or electronic ticketing systems.

Sound administrative skills including office procedures, using Microsoft Office, preparation of correspondence, contracts, reports, acquittals, and statistics.

Sound understanding of financial management practices, managing budgets and administrative policies

Diligent with good personal organisation skills and an ability to use initiative and problem solve

Full role description is available here: https://www.countryarts.org.au/about/work-with-us/operations-manager-noarlunga/

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Frequent out of hours work and occasional intrastate travel may be required.

Hold a current Australian Driver’s License.

A valid Department of Human Services Child Related Employment Screening is required.

Current First Aid Certificate

Current Responsible Service of Alcohol Training Certificate & Badge

Required to participate in the Country Arts SA Staff Development Review Process and achieve performance targets as negotiated and mutually agreed with the line manager.

Further information contact Sussan Baldwin Country Arts SA Art Centre Leader on 0401 126 077.

Applications for the position close at 5.00pm on Friday 27 June 2025.

Applications including a CV and covering letter addressing the selection criteria, outlining skills, experience and qualifications should be addressed to Hugh Atkinson and submit your application here: https://www.countryarts.org.au/about/work-with-us/operations-manager-noarlunga/

Country Arts SA embrace diversity and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.