Next Wave is a leading not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to supporting early-career artists working across multiple art forms. Next Wave plays a defining role in the Australian arts landscape by empowering and advocating for early-career and experimental artistic practice in Australia.
Through mentorships, creative developments, public programs, events, live performances and partnerships, Next Wave creates spaces for gathering and exchange, ambition and experimentation, and meaningful community connections.
Established in 1984 as a biennial Festival, Next Wave now runs a year-long program from our home at Brunswick Mechanics Institute, in Naarm/Melbourne. As Next Wave continues to evolve in response to the changing nature of artist and sector needs, its commitment to investing in and nurturing artists at the most critical stage of their career remains constant. Next Wave’s program enables artists and audiences to test ideas and push boundaries that embrace new perspectives, challenge our thinking and platform the next generation of cultural leaders.
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From the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nations, Next Wave is privileged to traverse the land and waterways of this continent of many nations – to share in the act of art making and culture building – grounded on justice, friendship and care. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
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Program and Operations Manager - Brunswick Mechanics Institute
Next Wave is seeking an experienced Program and Operations Manager to lead Brunswick Mechanics Institute, our newly visioned centre for experimental performance and artist-led learning, in the heart of Moreland.
The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge of venue management, including financial management and the ability to deliver strategic business initiatives, have proven experience producing multi-faceted arts programs, the ability to seek out and secure partnerships, and a passion for supporting artists making new experimental work. This role significantly contributes to creating a nurturing environment for local artistic and cultural communities, and requires impeccable organisation and project management, dynamism, leadership, creative thinking, problem-solving and the ability to talk to diverse stakeholders.
Next Wave is a values-driven organisation and industry leader, advocating for cultural inclusion, broad accessibility and best practice in environmental sustainability, with deep respect for the traditional custodians of the lands and waters that sustain us, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We value the contributions made by people from a variety of backgrounds, and we believe that the only way to foster and grow a truly inclusive workplace is through a multiplicity of ideas, voices and experiences. We are an equal opportunity workplace and we strongly encourage applications by people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We understand the different personal and cultural needs of our staff, and we build flexible working environments to enable all staff to do their best work.
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How to Apply
Applications are due by 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 6 October 2019. Please submit your application via Recruiterbox as one single PDF document.
Applications must include:
A two-page document that speaks to the Key Competencies listed in the Position Description.
A CV that must include contact details for 2 current referees. A cover letter is not necessary.
You are encouraged to speak with us prior to submitting your application. Enquiries about the position can be directed to Priya Pavri, General Manager on (03) 9329 9422 during business hours. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service. Call 133 677 or head to relayservice.com.au, then ask for 03 9329 9422, during business hours.
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