Creative Strategy & Partnerships Lead

A new role to drive strategic planning, advocacy, and partnerships to support the creative vision for one of Australia's fastest growing LGAs.

As a key role within the Arts, Events & Cultural Venues department, the Creative Strategy & Partnerships Lead is responsible for advancing Wyndham’s creative vision through planning, advocacy, and the development of meaningful partnerships.

The successful candidate will: 

• Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of key strategic, policy and advocacy initiatives to support Council’s Community Vision 2050 as it relates to creative services and infrastructure.
• Identify and foster critical partnerships with key stakeholders across industry sectors relevant to the department.
• Actively integrate priorities across council strategies and plans to ensure the growth of creative industries aligns with activation and economic growth initiatives.

This position is instrumental in shaping and delivering initiatives that align with Wyndham’s Community Vision 2050, with a focus on creative infrastructure, service planning, and sector development. You will lead the development of business models, advocacy strategies, and feasibility assessments that support sustainable growth and long-term community impact.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, the role champions cross-sector engagement to embed creative priorities within broader economic and social strategies.

Reporting to the Manager, Arts, Events & Cultural Venues, the position works across teams and with subject matter experts in strategy, planning, and programming to ensure coordinated and impactful outcomes. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required, along with occasional travel across the municipality for site visits and stakeholder engagement.

This is a new position aligned to a growing focus on integrated creative strategy and cross-sector partnerships within Council’s evolving arts and cultural services.

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the link below (via Wyndham City Careers Portal). 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 15 June 2025.If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Amy Knight, Manager Arts Events & Cultural Venues on Amy.Knight@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.