The Geelong Arts Centre Trust is actively searching for a skilled performing arts leader. The successful candidate will revitalize the center by engaging artists, creatives, and audiences in its innovative spaces.
The Role
- Lead Australia’s leading regional arts center.
- Showcase and develop creative talent in a newly upgraded facility.
- Attract local and national audiences to the creative hub of Geelong.
- Position located in Geelong, Victoria.
The CEO and Creative Director will be a creative powerhouse with a knack for engaging with stakeholders and building partnerships within the sector, community, and government. They will bring a proven leadership background, emphasizing diversity and inclusion, and will possess an entrepreneurial, innovative, and commercial mindset. As the center’s spokesperson, they must be adept at media relations.
The Organisation
Geelong Arts Centre stands as Australia’s largest dedicated regional arts center, uniquely situated outside Melbourne as a State Government Cultural Institution. Following a $180+ million redevelopment in 2023, the center reopened as a versatile multi-venue facility. It now offers expanded opportunities for community engagement and serves as a cultural beacon for the region and beyond.
The center is an integral part of Geelong’s lifestyle and cultural precinct, alongside notable entities like the Geelong Art Gallery and Back-to-Back Theatre Company. It continues to establish itself as a crucial venue for a variety of events, including commercial tours and conferences. Through innovative collaborations, the center leverages its role and government funding to support local artists, organizations, and businesses.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should reach out to Fish Nankivell Partner Andrew Abbott for a detailed candidate brief or a confidential conversation about the role. Applications, including a cover letter and CV, must be sent to aabbott@fishnankivell.com by Friday, 12 April 2024.
