Altona location, close to public transport Permanent, full time role Salary: Band 5 - $75,511 to $87,624 Be the go to person for our Woods St Arts Space in Laverton Are you passionate about the arts, creativity, and community? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised person to join our Arts, Culture and Heritage team as an Arts and Culture Support Officer . In this role, you’ll help bring the Creative City portfolio to life by supporting community arts programs, cultural events, and creative initiatives that celebrate the unique stories of Hobsons Bay. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton , a vibrant hub for creativity and community connection. No two days are the same — from supporting artists and community groups, coordinating bookings and events, managing social media content, to making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes — you’ll be at the heart of it all. What you'll do Support the day-to-day operational needs of the unit, which includes compiling expressions of interest materials, artist agreements, financial administration, database management and ticketing Act as the primary contact for Woods Street Arts Space, facilitating operations, including customer enquiries, venue bookings, rostering, and lodging maintenance requests Contribute to marketing and promotion of Woods Street Arts Space and other areas of the portfolio, including the generation of digital screens, social media content What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated ability in project management concerning the coordination and support of cultural programs while meeting deadlines Strong administration and customer service skills Strong knowledge of digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Smarty grants, and ticketing platforms, such as Eventbrite Demonstrated capacity to work with diverse communities to deliver creative projects that explore, express, and share the community’s cultural, social heritage, and local identity Applications should include A cover letter which should outline your interest A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications To find out more about the role, please contact Tanya Blackwell, Coordinator Arts, Culture & Heritage on hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 03 9932 1276 . Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm 5th October 2025 . Pre-Employment Requirements Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check & a Working With Children Check (WWCC). Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Make an impact that matters! At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community. Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary. What we can offer Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre. We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us! We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed. Attachments: - 20250826 Arts and Culture Support Officer PD (003).pdf - 20250826 Arts and Culture Support Officer PD (003).docx
