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This role is critical to transforming Nautilus Arts Centre into a financially sustainable, high-performing regional arts and events destination, delivering measurable economic, cultural and community outcomes for the City of Port Lincoln and the community.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Part-time role, 65 hours per fortnight </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Permanent Position</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Estimated start July-August 2026</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">$87,215.11 annual salary (pro rata)</span><br>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Laptop</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Uniform Allowance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Plus 12% Superannuation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Additional 3% Council superannuation contribution</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What does this Position do?</span></p>\n<p>The Team Leader – Nautilus, Events &amp; Activation is responsible for the strategic, operational and financial performance of the Nautilus Arts Centre.</p>\n<p>The role leads a business-driven approach to venue activation, ensuring optimal utilisation, revenue growth and long-term sustainability. This includes programming, commercial partnerships, venue hire, and end-to-end event delivery.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">How does this Position contribute to our Community?</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strives to place the Nautilus Arts Centre as a high-performing, multi-use cultural and commercial asset that delivers strong economic, tourism and community outcomes.</li>\n<li>Maximises utilisation, revenue generation and return on investment through strategic programming, venue hire and diversified income streams.</li>\n<li>Curates and attracts high-calibre local, national and touring performances, exhibitions and events that elevate Port Lincoln’s cultural profile.</li>\n<li>Strengthens the visitor economy by positioning the Nautilus Arts Centre as a regional destination for arts, events and conferences.</li>\n<li>Enables inclusive community participation while ensuring financial sustainability and commercial viability of the facility.</li>\n<li>Develops strategic partnerships with promoters, producers, artists, businesses and funding bodies to expand opportunities and investment.</li>\n<li>Leads event development and delivery both within the Nautilus Arts Centre and across selected Council events to support cultural and art activation, economic development, placemaking and positive community outcomes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">The position is accountable for:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driving profitability, cost control and return on investment and reporting performance accordingly</li>\n<li>Securing high-value programming and commercial opportunities</li>\n<li>Initiating and leading sales, marketing and audience growth strategies</li>\n<li>Identifying and securing grant funding and external investment</li>\n<li>Coordinating major events and supporting Council-wide event initiatives</li>\n<li>Managing contracts, stakeholders, projects and operational delivery to a high professional standard</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Commercial Performance &amp; Financial Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive revenue growth across all income streams including ticket sales, venue hire, partnerships, commissions, retail and sponsorship</li>\n<li>Identify new income streams</li>\n<li>Develop and implement strategies to improve profitability and cost efficiency</li>\n<li>Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and ongoing financial performance monitoring</li>\n<li>Analyse performance data to inform programming, pricing and operational decisions</li>\n<li>Deliver regular, high-quality financial and business performance reporting</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Programming, Activation &amp; Utilisation</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curate and secure a diverse, high-quality program of performances, exhibitions and events across all genres</li>\n<li>Actively attract high-calibre touring productions, commercial events and exhibitions</li>\n<li>Maximise venue utilisation through proactive sales, strategic scheduling and innovative space activation</li>\n<li>Develop opportunities for multi-use and non-traditional uses of the facility to increase occupancy</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Sales, Marketing &amp; Audience Development</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead targeted sales and marketing strategies to increase attendance, participation and revenue</li>\n<li>Strengthen market positioning of the Nautilus Arts Centre as a premier regional arts and events venue</li>\n<li>Drive audience growth, customer experience and repeat visitation</li>\n<li>Leverage digital platforms, partnerships and tourism channels to expand reach</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Events &amp; Project Management</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the end-to-end delivery of events including planning, budgeting, logistics and evaluation</li>\n<li>Deliver major Council-led events and support cross-Council event initiatives as required</li>\n<li>Apply strong project management principles to ensure timely, on-budget delivery</li>\n<li>Identify opportunities to expand Council’s events portfolio and economic impact</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Partnerships, Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Investment</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with artists, promoters, event organisers, funding bodies and commercial partners</li>\n<li>Negotiate contracts, agreements and commercial arrangements to optimise revenue and value</li>\n<li>Identify and secure sponsorships, partnerships and collaborative opportunities</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Grants &amp; Funding</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify, develop and submit competitive grant applications aligned to arts, tourism and economic development priorities</li>\n<li>Manage grant-funded projects and ensure compliance with reporting and acquittal requirements</li>\n<li>Leverage funding opportunities to enhance programming, infrastructure and community access</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Operations &amp; Governance</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility ensuring efficient, safe and professional delivery</li>\n<li>Manage venue hire processes, contracts and compliance requirements</li>\n<li>Ensure adherence to Council policies, WHS and risk management frameworks</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Leadership &amp; Team Development</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team focused on customer service, innovation and results</li>\n<li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Organisational Responsibility</span></p>\n<p>Meeting WHS obligations as per the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations, as well as Council policy and procedures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably directed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Essential Qualifications, Skills &amp; Experience</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in venue management, events, arts or cultural facilities with a strong commercial focus</li>\n<li>Proven ability to drive revenue growth, utilisation and financial performance</li>\n<li>Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting</li>\n<li>Experience in sales, marketing and audience development</li>\n<li>Demonstrated project and event management expertise (end-to-end delivery)</li>\n<li>Experience in grant writing, funding acquisition and acquittals</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills</li>\n<li>Highly developed organisational, analytical and decision-making capability</li>\n<li>Ability to lead teams and deliver outcomes in a dynamic, customer-focused environment</li>\n<li>High-level IT and reporting capability</li>\n<li>Drivers Licence current</li>\n<li>Individual required to have or is willing to obtain - fire warn, first aid, WWCC and RSA</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Highly regarded but not essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge &amp; Skills</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tertiary qualifications in Business, Event Management, Arts Management, Project Management or related discipline</li>\n<li>Experience managing a multi-use performing arts or cultural venue</li>\n<li>Demonstrated success in commercial programming and attracting touring productions</li>\n<li>Knowledge of tourism, destination marketing and regional economic development</li>\n<li>Experience in contract management and commercial negotiations</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key performance indicators</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Revenue Growth:</span> Minimum increase in total revenue</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Profitability:</span> Improved net financial position and cost recovery ratio annually</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Utilisation:</span> Minimum venue occupancy across theatre, gallery and function spaces</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Attendance:</span> Annual increase in visitation and ticket sales</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Programming Quality:</span> Securing a defined number of high-calibre touring and commercial events annually</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Forward Bookings:</span> Confirmed events program scheduled <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">18–24 months in advance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Grants &amp; Funding:</span> Successful acquisition of external funding (target value-based, not just volume)</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Customer Satisfaction:</span> audience and hirer feedback ratings</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Event Delivery:</span> Successful delivery of Council and Nautilus Arts Centre events on time and within budget</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Stakeholder Growth:</span> Increase in partnerships, commercial hires and repeat clients</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Team Performance:</span> High staff engagement and retention, with demonstrated capability development</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Using the position description as a guide and include, a brief<span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">cover letter</span> addressing the key criteria of the position and your most recent <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">resume </span>including details of at least <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">three employment referees</span>.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a><span> </span>or by telephone 08 8621 2377.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Applications will be assessed throughout the recruitment process and the opportunity to apply closes 5:00pm Wednesday 1st of July 2026.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><em>The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace</em></p>",
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