Sydney
CULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES/Creative City/CITY LIFE
Part Time/Permanent (14.5 hours, 2 days per week)
$28,621 per annum plus superannuation (pro-rata)
**Caring for our city, creating a future for all**:
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
**About the role**:
The Studio Support Officer works within the Cultural Programs and Services team to support the operation of the City's creative studio spaces, including the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Makerspace, and Ultimo Community Centre classroom.
This role helps keep our spaces safe and organized for the community to participate in our programs and workshops.
Each day, your tasks may vary from setting up for classes to checking stock levels and preparing students' works for pickup. The day-to-day is all about good communication, following processes, and practical work while being surrounded and inspired by creativity and community
What you will do:
- Support your team members by helping to maintain safe, clean, and organized studio spaces
- Undertake daily studio functions, such as the preparation and distribution of class materials and stock control
- Ensure the timely preparation and treatment of students' works across a diverse range of practices, such as 3D printing, laser cutting designs, or glazing and firing ceramics
- Develop fantastic relationships, collaborate with the team, and understand best practice studio processes.
To be successful, you will:
- Have, at minimum, a vocational certificate in studio-based arts/design practice or relevant manual handling certification
- Have demonstrated experience in a creative arts or makerspace studio environment
- Have the capacity to develop skills and support the operation of studio spaces across diverse practices
- Be a team player and be passionate about making an impact in the community
- Be able to undertake manual handling, lifting, and repetitive action tasks
- Be flexible about working in various locations and hours as needed.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment, criminal history and working with children check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 20th November.
**For more information, contact Ellen Lowrey, Manager Programs & Learning on 02 9265 9088.**
**What we can offer you**:
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
**Flexible working**:
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
**Professional development**:
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
**Supporting families**:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
**Inclusive culture**:
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
**How to apply**:
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.