Urban Theatre Projects (UTP) is the national leader of contemporary performance with social impact.We believe art is not a luxury, it is central to humanity. This is why we tell urgent contemporary stories with diverse artists, for diverse audiences, in unconventional places.

We are looking for a Creative Producer to contribute to the conception and oversee the delivery of various projects within UTP’s Artistic and Education Programs. This role has a particular focus on educational and community facing programs and projects.

This includes managing key relationships with artists, participants, project partners and community. This role includes working with the Artistic Director and Senior Producer to ensure projects are adequately resourced, delivered on budget and meet desired outcomes.

The Creative Producer contributes to the overall curatorial framework of the organisation. They are also hands on liaising with artists, venues and partners in order to produce high quality artistic and community driven projects.

Inclusion and diversity are priorities for UTP. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, as well as applicants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Disabled candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

• Basis of employment: Part time (4 days) in 2020 to full time in 2021
• Salary Package: $72,100 per annum (pro rata), plus superannuation
• Employment Conditions: 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Contract: Through until the end of 2021 with potential for renewal
• Location: Currently working from home, normally based at Bankstown Arts Centre
• Contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Creative Producer enquiry via EthicalJobs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing

• Contribute to artistic program and education program planning.
• Oversee and assist with the delivery of UTP’s artistic program working closely with the Senior Producer and Artistic Director/CEO.
• Liaise with the artistic teams, partners and project staff to deliver UTP projects to a high quality.
• Lead producer on projects, determined in collaboration with the Artistic Director/CEO.
• Manage project budgets and contribute to UTP’s annual program budget.
• Administration of projects and contract management.
• Brief the Marketing Manager to ensure all projects marketing copy; imagery and documentation are fulfilled.
• Facilitate project debriefs.
• Keep across industry trends in the arts community nationally and internationally.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• A strong track record of producing projects of varying scale in the theatre/ performance/ visual arts.
• Extensive budget, contracting and project management experience.
• Experience producing performance and/or community-based works of scale.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a small team.
• Passion for the Western Sydney arts and cultural sector.
• Ability to provide opportunities for young people to engage in creative life.
• Demonstrated ability to work with artists and communities with different backgrounds/ sensitivities/ needs (First Nations communities and artists/ artists and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds/ the LGBITQA+ community/ artists and communities who live with disability etc).

Desirable

• Experience developing and delivering educational offerings that generate revenue.
• Experience writing successful grant applications.
• Experience developing pitches to philanthropic foundations.
• Experience delivering arts programs within an education setting (museums / institutions / schools / universities).
• Experience working with/in communities in Western Sydney.
• Experience working on projects delivered using digital technologies.