Posted: 27/03/2025
Closing Date: 16/04/2025
Salary: $94,563.00 - $105,910.00
Job Type: Ongoing / Non-ongoing; Full time
Location: Canberra
Job Category: Arts, Culture

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a programming and event delivery role in a cultural organisation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the National Film and Sound Archive is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

• Programming
• Contribute to NFSA programming strategy and decision-making as a member of the Programming Committee.
• Program a year-round series of cinema screenings in the Arc Cinema, in collaboration with film festival, industry and community partners, to achieve revenue and audience targets.
• Program a suite of screenings of documentaries and other content from the NFSA collection in the Theatrette.
• Lead and manage the commissioning and development of digital and hybrid audiovisual art installations in the Gallery.
• When required, co-design and manage public programs for the Live@NFSA music series, Partnership Series and Baseline Experience.
• Represent and communicate the NFSA program at programs, events, meetingsand media interviews.
• Champion the actions and objectives of the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy, Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan within the Programs and Visitor Experience team.
• Project Management
• Lead and manage collaborative project teams to deliver creative projects and public programs.
• Develop and support positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including filmmakers, distributors and artists.
• Manage rights, licensing, intellectual property and classification for public programs content.
• Lead budgeting, revenue forecasting, project, financial and risk management in the delivery of creative projects and public programs.
• Collate, analyse and report on program performance data.

The team is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the following on-site public programs and experiences including:

• Baseline Experiences – Our ‘always on’ experience welcomes visitors to our revitalised heritage spaces and courtyard with digital and object-based displays.
• Gallery Series – A program of audiovisual art installations by renowned Australian artists in our main gallery space.
• Film Series – A year-round program of screenings in our award-winning, heritage-listed Arc Cinema, including partnerships with independent film festivals.
• Partnerships Series – The team collaborates with external strategic partners to deliver joint programs and events such as festivals and symposia. Through these partnerships, NFSA builds community and participates as a key voice in the conversation about identity, city renewal, placemaking and design.
• Live@NFSA – The team supports delivery of live events and public programs onsite.
• Commercial Venue Hire – Many of our revitalised spaces are available for hire and more are coming online. The NFSA recognises venue hire as an opportunity to connect with diverse audiences, develop business tourism and generate revenue