Coordinator Theatre & Cinema

Maternity Leave Cover - Ending September 2027

Level 6 - $122,693.21 (incl $20,000 Port Hedland Allowance)

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful North West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

The Role

As Coordinator Theatre & Cinema you will play a key role in the planning, coordinating and facilitating of a range of innovative performing arts, cultural and creative capacity at the Matt Dann and Cinema. You can make a real difference by building programs, that serve the cultural development of Port Hedland's diverse community.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate arts professional to lead the delivery of the Town of Port Hedland's performing arts and screen-based programs. Working from the Matt Dann Theatre and across Town facilities, you will develop, curate and deliver a diverse portfolio of performances, screenings and cultural initiatives aligned with the Town's Arts and Culture Strategy. You will identify new opportunities to strengthen arts and cultural engagement, creating programs that enrich the community and support the growth of the local creative sector.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience working effectively in the arts and live performance fields while coordinating a high performing team. You will have the ability to effectively manage projects and pride yourself on your well-developed stakeholder engagmenet and communication skills. Your strong leadership, business systems and financial management background make you an asset to the team.

Please be aware that this position does require the successful candidate to be available to work some evenings and weekends.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time as the Town embarks on a culture of change with embracing of a wide range of new technologies, a large capitals works program, and a number of other projects that make the Town a desirable place to live and work.

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• National Police Clearance
• Current 'C' class drivers license
• Rights to work in Australia
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Six weeks annual leave
• Housing Allowance & Utilities Subsidy
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact the Talent Team on (08) •••• •000 or email .au.

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.45pm Sunday 2 August 2026

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.