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Parramatta City Council
Cultural Strategy & Creative Economy Manager
Parramatta
September 9, 2024
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
As the Cultural Strategy and Creative Economy Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, mentor and develop a team of subject matter experts to plan, prioritise and deliver significant growth in the City’s cultural sector and economy, along with evaluating the performance and outcomes of these efforts. You'll play an integral part in setting and communicating Parramatta’s cultural vision and how this will translate into action.
Additionally, you will:
The successful candidate will bring:
We are offering Grade 15 in Councils Salary structure from $142,245 to $156,619 plus 11.5% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sophia Kouyoumdijan via email- skouyoumdjian@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close 9pm, Monday 23rd September 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
About the role
As the Cultural Strategy and Creative Economy Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, mentor and develop a team of subject matter experts to plan, prioritise and deliver significant growth in the City’s cultural sector and economy, along with evaluating the performance and outcomes of these efforts. You'll play an integral part in setting and communicating Parramatta’s cultural vision and how this will translate into action.
Additionally, you will:
- Play a central part in leading existing and developing new partnerships with stakeholders from across the cultural sector and creative economy.
- Assist with the development and lead implementation of the City of Parramatta’s Cultural Strategy.
- Lead a team of subject matter experts in the development of Council’s Creative Economy portfolio, including the Visitor and Night-time Economy, along with other initiatives to facilitate the growth of Parramatta’s creative industries.
- Lead the development of new and existing partnerships with key stakeholders across the cultural sector and creative economy.
- Engage the wider Council, the Executive Team, Councillors and external stakeholders in the cultural strategy development process, increasing the maturity of strategy and planning within Council, and ensuring alignment and commitment across the organisation to priority strategic objectives.
- Drive integrated and aligned City Strategic and corporate planning processes.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Degree qualifications in a relevant field to strategy and policy (additionally, postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline would be an advantage)
- Proven experience in a strategy role in a complex organisation; or extensive management expertise and supporting experience, with a proven track record of achieving strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and delivering services to a high standard to meet business performance criteria.
- Demonstrated significant experience in a relevant field of expertise, (or leadership of strategy or policy in a public sector context)
- Experience in the development of integrated approaches to strategy, utilising contemporary methodologies, in either private or public sector (or both).
- Experience in directing research, coaching and management of multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in a range of industries.
- Proven ability to identify risks, issues and key project impediments and provide pragmatic solutions and mitigation options.
We are offering Grade 15 in Councils Salary structure from $142,245 to $156,619 plus 11.5% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (flex time accrual, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sophia Kouyoumdijan via email- skouyoumdjian@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close 9pm, Monday 23rd September 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
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