Marketing & Communications Officer – Riverside Theatres - [Archived Advertisement]

 Marketing & Communications Officer – Riverside Theatres

Riverside Theatres is the heart and soul of arts & culture in Western Sydney and for more than 30 years has attracted some of the world’s best artists, nurtured local talent and showcased the diverse and vibrant stories of Sydney’s Central City.

Riverside Theatres, owned and operated by City of Parramatta Council, draws more than 180,000 patrons to up to 1,000 performances and events every year. It is home to the National Theatre of Parramatta, which cultivates Western Sydney’s next generation of artists, performers and creators and FORM Dance Projects, a presenter of independent contemporary dance. Riverside also offers an extensive educational program for young people and people with disability.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a marketing and communications professional to join the Riverside Theatres Marketing team under the leadership of the Riverside Theatres Marketing & Communications Team Leader to:

Develop and implement the marketing promotion and communication strategy, campaigns and initiatives of the Riverside Theatres
Support the cross functional design, coordination, and delivery of tactical marketing and communications that actively reach and target identified market segments to achieve strategic objectives.

About the Role
The Riverside Theatres Marketing & Communications Officer is responsible for implementing tactical and operational marketing, communications, promotions and branding initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic marketing objectives and commercial outcomes of community participation and ticket sales . This position is responsible for supporting regular and direct engagement of customers, target market segments, and stakeholders to develop advocates of Council’s programs and services and leverage Riverside Theatres’ competitive identity to generate ticket sales.

About You
You have at least 4 years’ experience in marketing and communications in the cultural and arts sector strongly preferred. You are organised, proactive and have strong project management skills and capacity to managing competing priorities. You have a digital first mindset and have demonstrable experience in developing innovative tactical marketing, promotion, and communications programs to various target market segments. You will also have demonstrable experience in interpreting research, data, and insights, and have experience using a variety of digital systems for research, marketing, communications, and promotional outcomes.

What’s on Offer?
We are offering a 2-year contract with an attractive salary from $92,062.27 p.a. plus Superannuation. City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which can be accessed by the successful candidate.

Want to Know More?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. For a confidential discussion please reach out to Sophie Anderson on 0 2 8839 3389.

How to Apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and attach a cover letter (max 2 page) outlining the skills and experience you bring (with reference to the position description and job advertisement) and why you would like to apply for this role. Applications close 9pm, Thursday 16 December 2021 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Successful applicants are subject to COVID-19 Vaccination requirements as per Public Health Orders and/or City of Parramatta’s Vaccination Policy. Evidence of vaccination may be required, and Council will consider reasonable adjustments required as a result of approved vaccination exemptions where possible.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment, and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, transgender and gender diverse people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during our recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise us here at recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au. Please ensure to indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).

City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and waters of Parramatta, the Dharug peoples. We also acknowledge the present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who now reside within this area.

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.