2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year at BPAC, with exciting events and shows in the calendar… new community programs in the works, and plenty more just waiting to be revealed.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions, and this could be your chance to shine!

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator (Contract – 10 hours/week)
Organisation: Ballarat Performing Arts Centre
Location: BPAC, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat, with potential for working from home, as negotiated.
Contract Type: Part-time, Contract (10 hours per week, with potential to increase)
Reports to:  General Manager

About Us

Ballarat Performing Arts Community is a not-for-profit umbrella association and registered charity, dedicated to supporting and promoting the performing arts across our region.

We manage Ballarat Performing Arts Centre – a venue that serves as a cultural hub for artists, audiences, and the wider community. We also proudly represent a diverse membership of performing arts organisations, individual artists and creatives.

Our mission is to strengthen the performing arts sector through collaboration, visibility, and sustainability. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a part-time Marketing Coordinator to help amplify our voice, deepen member and audience engagement, and support our fundraising efforts.

Position Summary

The Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in developing and delivering marketing and communications initiatives to raise the public profile of our organisation and venue, engage our members and audiences, and support our fundraising campaigns. This is a contract-based role, initially set at 10 hours per week, with the potential for hours and responsibility to increase as capacity and funding allow.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and implement content across digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, and website.
• Assist with the design and production of promotional materials (digital and print).
• Coordinate marketing campaigns for venue events, membership drives, and fundraising appeals.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communications.

Member & Community Engagement

• Support communications that foster member connection and visibility within the sector.
• Promote opportunities, news, and achievements from across the membership base.

Audience & Venue Engagement

• Promote venue activities and hiring opportunities to new and existing users.
• Grow audience reach through targeted digital campaigns and community outreach.
• Assist with collecting and analysing audience data and feedback.

Fundraising & Development Support

• Contribute to the promotion of fundraising events, donor campaigns, and grant-supported projects.
• Support donor communications and reporting where required.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in marketing and communications, ideally in the arts or nonprofit sector.
• Strong writing, editing, and digital content creation skills.
• High-level skills in graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar).
• A high-level of competency in social media, e-newsletter and website management (MailerLite, WordPress).
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently within limited hours.
• Experience with audience development and stakeholder communications.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic organisation and digital marketing space.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the nonprofit arts landscape and sector challenges.
• Passion for the performing arts and community engagement.

Contract Details

Hours: 10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Contract Type: Independent contractor
Rate: $35 p/h + super
Duration: Initial 6-month contract with possibility for extension and increased hours

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to:

Beth Lamont – General Manager:  beth@bpacballarat.org

by midday Monday 19th January 2026.

Job Title: Venue Bookings and Administration Officer (Contract – 10 hours/week)
Organisation: Ballarat Performing Arts Centre
Location: BPAC, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat, with potential for working from home, as negotiated.
Contract Type: Part-time, Contract (10 hours per week, with potential to increase)
Reports to: Operations Manager, General Manager

About Us

Ballarat Performing Arts Community is a not-for-profit umbrella association and registered charity, dedicated to supporting and promoting the performing arts across our region.

We manage Ballarat Performing Arts Centre – a venue that serves as a cultural hub for artists, audiences, and the wider community. We also proudly represent a diverse membership of performing arts organisations, individual artists and creatives.

Our mission is to strengthen the performing arts sector through collaboration, visibility, and sustainability. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a part-time Bookings and Administration Officer to assist us in providing seamless and professional support for those utilising our premises.

Position Summary

The Bookings and Administration Officer will assist in venue operations and office support, working closely with the management team and being the first point of contact for booking enquiries. The position requires a professional, customer-service focused individual, with a sharp attention to detail and preferably with knowledge of the arts and hire-facility operations.

This is a contract-based role, initially set at 10 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours to increase as funding allows.

Key Responsibilities

Venue bookings facilitation

• Receiving and responding to venue hire enquiries.
• Creating and sending quotes based on hirer needs and hire rates.
• Regular hirer communications and coordination.
• Sending invoicing.

Venue Support

• Coordinating hirer contracts and stakeholder MoUs.
• Post event communications and gathering feedback.
• Inventory control (e.g. office supplies).
• Communication between management and stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills,
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT skills across multiple software platforms (e.g. MS Office)
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently within limited hours.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the nonprofit arts landscape and sector challenges.
• WWC and Police Check
• RSA (as there is potential for additional casual shifts).
• Passion for the performing arts and community engagement.

Contract Details

Hours: 10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Contract Type: Independent contractor
Rate: $32 p/h + super
Duration: Initial 6-month contract with possibility for extension and increased hours

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to:

Beth Lamont – General Manager:  beth@bpacballarat.org

by midday Monday 19th January 2026.

Got questions? Interested in joining the team? Send us a message at info@bpacballarat.org