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 | Permanent
This role oversees brand development, campaigns, communications, content, media and digital activity, and plays a key role in shaping how Geelong Arts Centre is seen and experienced by audiences. Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Audience and Development, you’ll drive integrated brand, marketing and communication strategies that strengthen our position as a leading cultural destination. Applications close Midnight Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Full Time | Permanent
Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Audience and Development, this role plays a pivotal role in the sustainability and growth of Geelong Arts Centre and its programs. The Senior Manager, Development leads high‑value fundraising strategies and cultivates major donors, foundations and corporate partners to grow revenue across grants, philanthropy and commercial partnerships, and cultivates strong relationships with the organisation’s stakeholders. Applications close Midnight Wednesday 18 February 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!