Head of Programming & Engagement

About the role

The Head of Programming & Engagement will plan and execute the vision, direction and strategic future of Newcastle's Museum and Libraries, as well as playing a significant strategic role in contributing to the cultural direction of Newcastle's Museum and Libraries; driving and leading the activation, engagement and reputation of our service unit and the City of Newcastle.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of planning and executing community activating programming and online engagement
• Lead leaders for the benefit of the diverse needs and interests of our visitors, members and city
• Lead the cultural direction of MALL program through the delivery of high-quality, diverse, inclusive programming, events and online engagement for members, visitors and the city that demonstrate museum and library leadership on a national level
• Lead the Programming and Engagement teams to ensure staff are developing, engaged, aware of their responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities and achieve project objectives in a timely manner and within agreed budget and delegation

Requirements

• Demonstrated industry experience
• Experience managing programming and engagement teams
• Leadership skills to drive and lead the activation, engagement and reputation of the service unit and the City of Newcastle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Museum Studies, Library Science, Arts Administration, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a leadership role within a similar organization
• Experience in community engagement and programming
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Project management
• Community engagement
• Event planning and execution
• Leadership and team management

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Yearly payment
• 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Pay

$138,049.95 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Schedule

35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements