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Working at Geelong Arts Centre

Here at Geelong Arts Centre, we believe that the arts have the power to shape people, society and the world.

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.


Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

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 People

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.


Current Opportunities

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Cleaner - Casual

Ongoing Recruitment

Help us maintain a clean and vibrant space where art comes to life! This role provides hands-on opportunities to showcase high attention to detail and accuracy, demonstrating the ability to multitask whilst staying diligent to the small details. Applications close Midnight Monday 28 October 2024.

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Stage Door Attendant - Casual

Ongoing Recruitment

The Stage Door Attendant is part of a team charged with delivering client experiences within the Geelong Arts Centre to the highest of standard. This role focuses on customer service, safety, back-of-house presentation, and supports security for a range of events across Geelong Arts Centre spaces, including Costa Hall, located at Deakin University’s Waterfront Campus.

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Technicians – Casual

Ongoing Recruitment

Geelong Arts Centre is always looking for applicants who are passionate about the arts and able to demonstrate all or some of the following: Experience with entertainment industry equipment, preferably in a theatre setting Knowledge of safe working practices within the entertainment industry Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team While not essential, qualifications such as Testing & Tagging, Construction Induction (White Card), Intermediate Rigging, Working at Heights, and First Aid will be highly regarded.

How to Apply and Position Description

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Welcome to Geelong - a dynamic and bustling regional city that is on the rise.

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!


View Geelong Arts Centre's Enterprise Agreement and 2022 - 2025 Strategic Plan