Rare and exciting opportunity
Work alongside a professional team to deliver a rigorous artistic program
Convenient and prestigious working location

WHO YOU ARE
You are an ambitious arts professional who is keen to amplify contemporary art practices within the digital space. You will have demonstrated experience in a marketing and/or digital programming role and your abilities include website/social media management and production of digital arts programs. Your skills will extend into project management and encompass proficiency in budgeting/invoicing and creating project timelines.

WHO WE ARE
Verge Gallery at the University of Sydney (USyd) is a public art space dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art practice. Verge Gallery’s key focus is to present interdisciplinary exhibitions from leading and emerging arts practitioners while providing the USyd students, academics and visitors an arena for critical dialogue and response.

Through exhibitions and public programs, Verge acts as a vehicle for learning and skill sharing. In collaboration with the University’s faculties and the greater community, Verge programs give students experiential learning opportunities, mentorships and internships that support their educational development. Situated in the Chippendale-Redfern-Darlington creative hub, Verge expands beyond its university setting to provide exhibitions and events that are relevant to the wider community.

Established in 2009, Verge is an arm of the not-for-profit University of Sydney Union (USU), the university’s independent student organisation. The USU is student focused with a core mission to provide the best student life on campus. Verge fulfils a distinct role within the USU, as it combines enriched student experiences with learning outcomes through contemporary art practice.

WHAT WILL YOU DO
Assist with the development and delivery of a critical and ambitious artistic program at Verge Gallery.
Deliver a communications strategy and build audiences.
Routinely interact and collaborate with a range of key stakeholders including the USU staff, University staff and students, artistic collaborators and arts audiences.

YOU WILL HAVE
– A proven track record of developing audiences and creative content under a digital strategy and within marketing and/or digital programming role at a visual arts or cultural organisation
– Tertiary qualifications in the arts and/or experience working within the arts sector that has fostered sound knowledge of Australian and international art and visual art practitioners
– Sound experience in project management with a history of delivering successful events
– Excellent writing and research skills with developed reporting abilities
– Exceptional time management expertise working with competing deadlines and sustaining a keen eye for detail
– Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability as a competent cultural practitioner with high ethical standards and integrity
– Demonstrated experience working with Adobe Creative Suite programs: InDesign and Photoshop

HOURS OF WORK
35 hours per week. May include some weekends and nights as dictated by business requirements.

THE PAY
$69,000 + 11% Superannuation

BENEFITS
– An $11 meal card per day worked
– 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
– A complimentary USU Rewards membership giving discounts on and off campus (valued at $45 per year)
– Generous paid leave entitlements including 4 additional paid leave days per year
– Ongoing paid training and development

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
– Tertiary qualifications in the arts and/or experience working within the arts sector
– Developed and demonstrated marketing and/or digital programming experience for a visual arts or cultural organisation with a proven record of developing audiences
– Proven skills in budgeting/invoicing, creating project timelines, and supervision of casual staff
– Demonstrated experience working with Adobe Creative Suite programs: InDesign and Photoshop
– Developed experience in project management, planning and administration
– Sound knowledge of Australian art and a broad knowledge of visual arts practitioners
– Excellent copywriting, writing and research skills and developed and accurate reporting abilities
– Exceptional time management skills working with competing deadlines and sustaining a keen eye to detail
– Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability as a competent cultural practitioner with high ethical standards and integrity

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
– Demonstrated ability of developing grant funding applications that have successful outcomes
– Experience of working within a university arts organisation
– Current Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check

IDEAL START DATE
Immediate start date

HOW TO APPLY
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Please read the position description here before applying.
Complete the online application form below and attach your resume and cover letter (with contact details of at least two references you reported directly to) that address our essential and desirable criteria above.
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ABOUT THE USU
Founded in 1874, the USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.

Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We also run an amazing array of programs, including INCUBATE, our award-winning launch pad for startups, an active volunteering program and an International Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.

We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team.

Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).