 
        
        Posted on 3 Oct 5 Creative Industries Development Specialist Closing date: 2//5 : PM AUS Eastern Standard Time Location: Morwell Department: Creative Venues, Events & Tourism Compensation: Yearly Salary AUD $,. 
- $,. 
Employment type: Full Time Employee Work Arrangement: Hybrid 
Creative Industries Development Specialist
Permanent Full Time
Salary Range: $,. 
- $,. 
per annum plus % Superannuation
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Department: Creative Venues, Events and Tourism
The Role
This exciting new position will support the activation of the Creative Industries Training Centre, build strategic partnerships, and deliver industry-focused programs that support growth, innovation, and sustainability across the creative arts sector.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement training, skills development, and professional pathways for creative industries practitioners.
- Support the activation and strategic development of the Creative Industries Training Centre at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC).
- Develop partnerships with industry bodies, educators, and government agencies to enhance opportunities for local creatives.
- Deliver industry-focused education and public programming initiatives that align with creative industries development.
- Ensure funding obligations are met through program design, delivery, and reporting.
About You
You will bring a strong understanding of the creative industries landscape, along with experience in delivering professional development programs, building strategic partnerships, and managing funding obligations. 
Your ability to design and deliver impactful training and engagement initiatives will be key to supporting the growth of local creative talent.
You will have
- Tertiary qualification in Arts Management, Creative Industries, Education, Business Development, or a related field, or substantial experience in creative industries training and development.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering professional development programs, industry engagement initiatives, or creative sector training that support skills development and career pathways in the arts and cultural sector.
- Proven ability to develop effective partnerships with stakeholders.
- Strong industry engagement skills, with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with peak bodies, training organisations, and funding partners.
- Project management experience, including budgeting, funding compliance, and evaluation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including public speaking and presentation experience.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. 
At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer advantages such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
Required Skill Profession
Art And Design Workers
📌 Creative Industries Development Specialist
🏢 LaTrobe City Council
📍 Morwell