Pact Hub Producer

We are seeking a skilled Producer to join our team at PACT Centre for Emerging Artists. The PACT HUB Producer is a new position that will play a pivotal role in working with artists, peer arts organisations, government stakeholders, and PACT's staff and Board to imagine, lead and deliver the PACT HUB. PACT is entering a new phase in its evolution in response to sector changes. Over the next year, the organisation will re‑model itself into the PACT HUB, a collective space for contemporary performance serving Sydney's small to medium arts sector and independent artists. With major improvements to our iconic warehouse theatre space taking place in November, PACT is in line to become an even more valuable creative space and training ground for artists, technicians and cultural workers. We will be restructuring the organisation over the next 12 months to make the venue as accessible as possible to artists, take on resident companies, while maintaining a core development programme for emerging artists. We are looking for an experienced and creative arts professional who leads with values, has a passion for contemporary performance and a desire to play a role in supporting the development of artists and our local community. If you would like to discuss your application in advance, please contact PACT CEO Justine Shih Pearson at TO APPLY Please email with the following attached as a single PDF: Your covering letter (two pages) outlining your interest in the position and responding to the selection criteria; Your up‑to‑date resume clearly detailing your professional experience and skills relevant to the role. Deadline for applications is Monday 1 December 9am AEST. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in the week of 8 December. Download the recruitment pack including full position description and selection criteria at pact.net.au. Position Overview The PACT HUB Producer is a new position responsible for the development and delivery of PACT's programme and leading the day‑to‑day operations of the organisation – including presentation of shows and development activities, and support for resident artists and venue hirers. The role requires a passion for contemporary performance, enjoyment working in a fast‑paced and people‑focused environment, and a desire to support the development of artists and our community. To be successful you will have experience running a performing arts venue, successfully securing and acquiring grants, leading staff, and producing live performance in a variety of contexts. Operational and Creative Management Head the design and delivery of the PACT HUB, a collective space for contemporary performance serving Sydney's small to medium arts sector and independent artists, in consultation with PACT's Board and staff, and key stakeholder the City of Sydney (PACT's landlord). Develop and explore new initiatives, ideas, partnerships, and events in collaboration with artists, industry partners, and other stakeholders and in line with the organisation's strategic goals. Lead the effective operation of PACT's venue and programme, including through providing strategic leadership, identifying and mitigating risk, supervising staff, supporting artists, partners, hirers and other users of the venue, and developing the organisation's business opportunities. Deliver outstanding financial and performance management by creating budgets; monitoring cost control; preparing financial reports and acquittals as required; working with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate bookkeeping; and completing evaluations, reports and analysis as necessary to ensure the organisation and its projects meet their goals and targets. Identify and deliver strategies to maximise earned income (e.g. ticketing, retail sales, resource income, donation, sponsorship and other means) and fundraising through submissions to government, philanthropic organisations, and other sources. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge, compliance and training in first aid, fire safety, RSA, safe practices for working with children, and other relevant safe work practices and procedures as required. Oversee the operational management and strategic development of the organisation's venue and related physical infrastructure, including insurances, registrations, and work health and safety. Work to improve organisational and office policies / procedures in line with PACT's values. Report to and facilitate the work of the PACT Board as required. Producing Lead PACT's production team to design, resource, and deliver PACT's programme of artistic activities, partnerships, and venue hires to a high standard, including through project planning, risk assessment, staff and contractor management, contracting, production and marketing liaison, and budget management. Provide mentorship and guidance to PACT staff, casuals, and artists to support effective decision making and oversight, and to promote a safe and collegiate work environment. Ensure best practice standards and cultural protocols are followed when working on First Nations and disability programming. Supervise core and casual staff, including ensuring maintenance, briefing and training is undertaken as required. Develop and implement the organisation's marketing and communications strategy across advertising, direct marketing, collateral, press releases, publicity, annual report, digital marketing and website to promote events, grow organisational awareness, develop audiences and participation and engage community. Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships and trust with PACT's community to support their participation in PACT project as artists, volunteers, employees, audiences, hirers, and community members. Maintain and build relationships with artists and other arts workers for projects; and provide advice to artists within PACT's programme. Contribute to high quality internal and external relationships by working collaboratively and professionally with key PACT stakeholders including, for example, PACT and project employees, artists, crew, community, and local, state and national government bodies. Undertake general duties as required to support the coordination and smooth running of the PACT team, including leading staff meetings, and undertaking office administration as required. Selection Criteria Minimum of 6 years' experience in the performing arts sector, including in a producing role working directly with artists and other partners to design and deliver projects. Venue management experience in the performing arts. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff. Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including government stakeholders. Highly developed operational management skills working in the arts sector, including budgeting, reporting, securing and acquiring funding, contracting, stakeholder management and marketing. Proven ability to strategically plan and act with high levels of adaptability, autonomy and problem‑solving skill. Enthusiastic and hard‑working attitude and a willingness to learn. RSA and Licensee Competency qualifications or the ability to acquire such qualifications. Tertiary qualification in arts, events management or other related field. Governance experience in the NFP small‑medium arts sector in Australia. Download the recruitment pack including full position description and selection criteria at pact.net.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr