Arts Marketing

Help us bring arts, culture and creativity to life across our community. We’re looking for a team player inspired by the role of arts and culture in strengthening community. If you’re passionate about storytelling, community connection and sharing local arts and culture in meaningful ways, this role offers a perfect blend of creativity and purpose. Location City of Melville Civic Centre Salary $93,877.27 to $100,783.71 pro‑rate p.a. + 12% Super Employment Type 12‑Month Fixed Term, Part Time 0.8FTE What You’ll Be Doing Designing and evaluating communication and audience development strategies Managing media releases, enquiries and on‑site opportunities with journalists and partners Producing compelling written content, photography and videography Overseeing graphic design, advertising, print collateral and promotional campaigns Developing dashboards, surveys and reporting tools to better understand our audiences Supporting budget management and responsible resource use Building strong internal and external relationships to champion arts engagement What We’re Looking For A genuine interest in arts and culture within a community setting At least two years’ experience in marketing, communications or promotions, ideally in the arts or a related field Strong capability in audience research, data tracking and insight gathering Experience creating high‑quality content across digital and print platforms Advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Strong attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative working style Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Qualifications in graphic design, digital content creation or marketing will be highly regarded How to Apply Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached. Closing Date Sunday, 14 December 2025, 11.59PM AWST. Shortlisting and Start Date Shortlisting will commence immediately, with the successful applicant expected to commence in January 2026. For further information about this position, please contact: Zoë Atkinson, Creative Producer Arts and Culture on 0***. Why The City of Melville? We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future. Why Belong? Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027 Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership Save time and money with free on‑site parking Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day Benefit from a generous superannuation co‑contribution of up to 15.5%Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed‑term basis. In such cases and for fixed‑term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment. All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high‑risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre‑employment medical. We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr