ABOUT US

Gasworks Arts Park is a vibrant arts precinct producing a range of high-quality visual and performing arts programs, workshops and activities for all ages. Situated in Albert Park, Melbourne, on the site of the former South Melbourne Gas Plant, Gasworks is just three kilometres from the CBD and the precinct houses four hectares of park, two theatres, three gallery spaces, a café, as well as function and workshop spaces. Our event program encompasses over 250 theatre performances a year, 800 workshops and 30 exhibitions.

We have a strong commitment to equity and social justice, as evidenced by many programs over the years addressing issues connected to disability, poverty, mental illness, literacy, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community. We run accessible Kids Holiday Programs, have a long-standing relationship with Midsumma Festival and Fringe Festival, host the sustainable outdoor sculptural exhibitions and support and develop new queer playwriting talent in QPAS.

Through our theatres and our resident studio artist program, we have been an incubator of artist careers across painting, ceramics, sculpture, dance, comedy, physical theatre and drama.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, hard working Marketing and Fundraising Assistant that is interested in expanding their marketing career in a creative arts environment.

The position is responsible for supporting the execution of the annual marketing, communications and fundraising program. Duties include providing assistance with writing grant applications, managing external communications, developing marketing collateral; and developing marketing, publicity, fundraising and sponsorship reports.

We are looking for a positive, self-motivated individual that has strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in developing their marketing and fundraising skills.

Gasworks staff enjoy a social working environment within a progressive arts organisation. We are committed to assisting staff to maintain a healthy work/life balance. This is a part-time position working 10 hours per week with start/finish times and spread of hours to be negotiated.

Gasworks is an equal opportunity employer, we provide the same opportunities for employment and advancement without discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or disability. Gasworks welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Salary $50,000 to $55,000 pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience.

More information about Gasworks Arts Park can be found at www.gasworks.org.au

A position description is attached.