We exist to foster the artists and creative communities of Geelong, and to be the window through which our city can view the world’s creative talent.
Established in 1981 Geelong Arts Centre is the major provider of arts experiences in Geelong and the G21 Region. We welcome 180,00 visitors and 15,000 artists across multiple theatres studios and creative spaces.
We are also home to Creative Engine our artist-development initiative that fosters pathways to professional artistic practice. We value boldness in challenging creative boundaries, inclusivity, and proactive engagement with the arts and wider communities.
We also value working as a unified ensemble, respecting each team member’s role and fostering idea exchange to achieve our shared passion for creativity.
We aspire to create a world where equality and inclusion are achievable for all, putting belonging at the heart of what we do, and creating an environment that values and respects an individual’s unique identity and inspires pride in being part of the Geelong Arts Centre community.
We recognise the unique status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Nations Peoples and seek to enrich our communities with an improved knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Australia’s First Nations Peoples history and culture.
Our employees play an important role in Geelong Arts Centre’s success and exciting future.
As an organisation, we are focused on growing and nurturing a diverse team that embraces creativity and values inclusiveness.
Our dedicated and highly collaborative staff strive for exceptional results in all we do, displaying passion, creativity, nimbleness, and resilience.
To be successful at Geelong Arts Centre you will embrace the values expressed in the Centre’s Strategic Plan.
Full Time | Permanent
Bring your people-first leadership to a newly created Executive role shaping culture, capability, diversity and inclusion at Australia’s largest regional arts centre. The Director, People & Culture reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for providing strategic leadership across all people, culture and organisational capability functions at Geelong Arts Centre.
Full Time | 12 Months Fixed Term
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team at Geelong Arts Centre. Bring your expertise in production management and help us create unforgettable events. The Production Manager is part of a team responsible for delivering high-quality production services to presenters and hirers at Geelong Arts Centre, supporting an annual portfolio of activities as well as offsite events. Applications close Midnight Sunday 18 January 2026.
Full Time | 12 Months Fixed Term
Lead from the kitchen floor, combining culinary excellence with strong team leadership to deliver memorable experiences at Australia’s largest regional arts centre. As Head Chef, you'll own the kitchen. You're responsible for food that wows, standards that soar, and a team that thrives. This isn't a chef job where you hide in an office. You'll be elbow-deep in the action, creating exceptional food, inspiring your team, and delivering unforgettable experiences.
Full Time | Ongoing
Ready to take the next step in your career at a world-class venue? This is an exciting ongoing addition designed to support the arts centre’s ongoing expansion and growing program of shows and events. The Senior Technician – Audio is part of a team charged with delivering technical production services to the highest of standards within all Geelong Arts Centre venues and performance spaces. Applications close Midnight Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Full Time | Ongoing
This is an exciting opporunity to join our exceptional production team and support the arts centre’s ongoing expansion and growing program of shows and events. The Senior Technician - Staging is part of a team charged with delivering technical production services to the highest of standards within all Geelong Arts Centre venues and performance spaces. Applications close Midnight Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Full Time | 2-Year Fixed Term
Bring your financial leadership skills to this exciting new role at Geelong Arts Centre! Leading a team of finance professionals, the Manager, Financial Reporting plays a leadership role in the financial management and sustainability of the Centre and its programs. The position oversees the Centre’s statutory, regulatory and management reporting functions. Applications close Midnight Friday 30 January 2026.
The second-largest city in Victoria, Geelong is alive with a thriving arts and cultural sector as well as eclectic, hidden precincts that cleverly reveal fascinating stories. The more you explore Geelong, the more there is to love.
Geelong residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle that includes a big city feel without the congestion, a stunning coastline, diverse night life and food culture, vibrant arts and cultural scene, redeveloped waterfront, growing skyline and a wide variety of recreation and residential living options.
Whether you’re looking for a sea change, a new challenge or simply a better quality of life, you’ll find it here in Geelong!