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 | Fixed Term (Parental Leave Replacement)
Support the creative partnerships and programming that inspire audiences across Geelong Arts Centre. The Associate Producer, Programming supports the Director, Programming and Senior Producers in the coordination, administration, delivery and presentation of Geelong Arts Centre’s curated presenter programs. Applications close Midnight Friday 18 September 2026.
Geelong Arts Centre offers valuable workplace learning opportunities for secondary students, including Work Experience placements for Year 10 students and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements for students undertaking relevant VET or VCE VM studies. These programs are administered in partnership with the Geelong Region Local Learning and Employment Network (GRLLEN).
Geelong Arts Centre is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced technical and production professionals interested in leading our Staging team.
This is a key leadership role within our Technical Operations department, responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Staging team, workforce planning and capability development, oversight of staging systems and assets, and supporting the safe and successful delivery of performances and events across our venues.
The role works closely with the Senior Manager, Production & Technical Operations and plays an important part in shaping team culture, developing people, maintaining high standards of safety and service, and supporting a diverse range of clients, presenters and community users.
We recognise that great candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds and career pathways. As such, we are open to exploring a range of engagement options, including:
. Ongoing employment
. Fixed-term contracts
. Secondment
. Other flexible arrangements by discussion
If you're curious about the opportunity or would like to learn more, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Tara Ridley, Senior Manager Technical Operations, tara.ridley@geelongartscentre.org.au
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!