Creative Community Engagement & Placemaking Specialist

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

Creative Community Engagement & Placemaking Specialist

Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) – Traralgon

Full Time | Permanent | Band 6: $100,162.92 - $108,630.60

We're looking for a Creative Community Engagement & Placemaking Specialist to join our Creative Venues and Libraries team. In this role, you'll help shape how people connect with arts, culture and community across Latrobe City by developing innovative programs, activating public spaces and fostering meaningful community participation.

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career and lead projects that make a visible and lasting impact across the region. Working across venues such as the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre and Latrobe Regional Gallery, as well as public spaces throughout Latrobe City, you'll have the opportunity to bring creative ideas to life, build strong partnerships and help create vibrant, welcoming places where people feel connected and inspired.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll be Doing

• Drive audience development and community participation initiatives across Council's creative venues and cultural programs.
• Build strong partnerships with artists, First Nations communities, schools, businesses and community organisations.
• Champion accessible, inclusive and community-led approaches that encourage participation and strengthen local connection.
• Lead the development and delivery of creative community engagement and placemaking initiatives across Latrobe City.
• Activate public spaces through public art projects, installations, seasonal activations and community events.
• Secure and manage grants, sponsorships and partnerships to support innovative cultural projects.

About You

You are a creative and community-minded professional who is passionate about the role arts, culture and placemaking play in creating vibrant and connected communities. You enjoy bringing people together, building strong relationships and turning ideas into engaging experiences that have a positive impact. With experience managing projects and working with diverse stakeholders, you thrive in collaborative environments and are excited by the opportunity to shape cultural experiences across Latrobe City.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Arts Management, Cultural Development, Community Engagement, Urban Planning or a related field, or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience delivering creative community engagement, cultural programming, placemaking initiatives or public art projects that strengthen community connection.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across community groups, artists, schools, businesses and First Nations communities.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, budgeting, grant management, reporting and delivering successful outcomes.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Melissa Forlano – Coordinator Arts and Culture on 04•• ••• 495. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

Ready to Apply?

Please click apply now to start your application. We're looking forward to receiving your application by 5:00pmon Monday 22 September.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 13•• ••• 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.