Manage the calendar of programs, venue hire and events and ensure timelines, capacities and resources are manageable.
Provide exceptional project coordination skills to deliver programs and events that run smoothly with minimal issues.
Proactively oversee and manage the running and logistics of events according to Operational procedures including appropriate risk assessment and management, including but not limited to FSH, OHS, RSA.
Liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders involved in the delivery of programs making sure their needs are met, and by effectively managing time, budget, and resources to provide quality outcomes meeting defined objectives.
TarraWarra Museum of Art is a unique institution within Australia.
Located on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, it was founded by Marc Besen AC and the late Eva Besen AO, who not only gifted the award-winning purpose-built Museum designed by the late Allan Powell, they also donated over 600 works of Australian art from their private collection.
Welcoming audiences since 2003, TarraWarra is a leading not-for-profit public art gallery that features inventive and stimulating exhibitions and programs about 20th and 21st century art.
In 2025 TarraWarra launched a major new building, the Eva and Marc Besen Centre.
A breathtaking architectural concept designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects with landscaping by OCULUS and Wurundjeri horticulturalist and artist Craig Murphy-Wandin, the state-of-the-art building is a multi- purpose learning and performance space for family and children’s programs, talks, forums, workshops, live arts and educational programs.
The Centre offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at works from the TarraWarra Museum of Art collection.
Presented in visible art storage racks, the general public has viewing access to the works of some of Australia’s most significant up-to-date and contemporary artists.
Our programs, venue hire and events are presented within this remarkable context.The Programs, Venue and Events Coordinator works as part of a small team, balancing independence, initiative and collaboration.
The position supports curatorial staff and works with operations, front of house, external relations and marketing to assist in the development and delivery of programs, venue hire and Museum events such as:
-Live performances, music, talks, forums, workshops, exhibition openings, member and volunteer previews and major partner events, such as the annual TarraWarra Festival with the Australian Chamber Orchestra weekend concert.
-This position oversees the coordination and delivery of Venue Hire operations.
-This position is independently responsible for managing the booking and coordination of the Farmhouse Residency including artist’s support and logistics.
-This position may assist with the transport and accommodation arrangements for artists, speakers and performers as required.
Required Skill Profession
Business Operations Specialists
📌 Programs, Venue and Events Coordinator
🏢 TARRAWARRA MUSEUM OF ART
📍 Healesville