Business & Development Lead - Bendigo Venues & Events

Job No: 11140423
Location: Bendigo

  • Full time, Ongoing 
  • Band 6, Starting salary $88,418 plus superannuation 

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

Bendigo Venues and Events (BV&E) is a dynamic leader in performing arts programs and cultural activity, who inspires vibrant, creative communities. BV&E manages and programs five of Bendigo’s premiere arts and events venues - Ulumbarra Theatre, The Capital, Engine Room, Dudley House and Bendigo Town Hall and curate Djaa Djuwima. Further information is found at our website.  

Working within our Audience and Engagement Team, you will lead our box office and front of house services teams to ensure a exceptional experiences for our audiences.

You will also lead the delivery of a range of business development and marketing initiatives to increase audience engagement and to support and leverage sponsorship and partnership agreements.

About You

To be successful in this varied position, you will have experience in leading customer focused teams, knowledge and experience in sponsorship and/or business development, and have a proactive approach in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills and enjoy working in a diverse and busy team environment.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Annual salary increases | Secure and stable employment
  • Flexible employment arrangements 
  • Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Jacoba Kelly, Coordinator Audience and Engagement on (03) 4408 6670.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 1 May 2024.

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