• Part time role – three days per week
• Fantastic opportunity to work with students in creative art projects and exhibition program in the George Paton Gallery and Arts Lab - a new location in the Student Precinct
• Contribute to enriching the student experience at UMSU
• Excellent salary and benefits while working within a varied and supportive workplace.

ABOUT US

With a living history that extends over 130 years, the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) is committed to providing quality experiences on campus that create a community for students, staff and visitors from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

As a non-profit organisation run by students, for students, we keep the arts, representation, advocacy, live music and cultural services alive on campus.

UMSU enables students to get more out of their time at the University. We provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a wealth of cultural facilities and events, whilst having access to quality support services. At its heart UMSU is committed to ensuring students have advocacy and representation on campus; ensuring student voices are heard while making students’ time at the University fun and enjoyable.

Arts Programs provide students with opportunities to engage in creative and cultural experiences while on campus. Arts Programs run a suite of student-based visual arts programs including exhibitions in the George Paton Gallery; an arts workshop in the Arts Lab including a Creative Workshop program; a Mentorship program, and the UMSU Art Collection. We support student’s creative endeavours through, mentorship, advice, and opportunities to make and exhibit.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working with UMSU staff and elected student representatives and operating under the general direction of the Arts Programs Coordinator, this position is accountable for delivering exceptional visual arts skills and creative experiences to students through exhibitions, workshops, mentoring, advice, and instruction.

Your Key Accountabilities will include:

• Connecting student communities and their audiences through the arts.
• Planning and delivery of a public and creative workshop program.
• Mentoring students through the GPG Mentorship Program.
• Building student and stakeholder engagement.
• Administration activities that support arts programs and projects; and
• Developing and promoting arts projects.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this position, you will have tertiary qualifications related to the visual arts coupled with relevant experience, or substantial experience in the field. Essential to your success will be demonstrated knowledge and experience in the coordination and delivery of arts programs.

We are seeking a friendly and helpful candidate with excellent interpersonal skills to engage and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders with a proven ability to work in a team environment and achieve team outcomes.

Demonstrated computer literacy and knowledge of social media platforms, image editing, website management, databases and spreadsheets, word processing and email/calendar software is essential.

Experience in the higher education sector and/or in student, community and/or membership-based organisations; and an understanding of, and commitment to, principles of student unionism would be advantageous.

In return we offer:

• An eclectic workplace culture and flexible approach to our work;
• True life/work balance – a part time working week, 5 weeks leave, leave loading 17.5% and 12% superannuation (pro rata);
• Access to professional development opportunities tailored to you and your career path; and
• Salary of PL6 - $82,449 pro rated to part time

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

All applicants require:

• Covid 19 vaccination certificate (or a valid exemption)
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, for example, citizenship, passport, or birth certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications

UMSU reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

At UMSU we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. UMSU is a proud member of the Australian Network for Disability. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex and genders.