Program Manager

Writing NSW is looking for a creative and highly organised Program Manager passionate about working with writers at all stages of their careers, who will be responsible for the management of our exciting program of face-to-face and online courses, workshops and events for writers.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the program team, including two direct reports, and manage the strategy, development, marketing and implementation of our wide-ranging program.

You will have a vibrant network of contacts within the literature sector, as well as experience in successfully managing events in the arts and/or adult education environment. You will be professional, energetic, flexible, and a proven leader with the ability to inspire staff and make contributions to organisational strategy. Responsive to customer feedback, and with the demonstrated ability to deliver a program on time and on budget, you will have rigorous attention to detail. You will have the ability to manage relationships across all parts of the literature community and represent the organisation with our stakeholders.

This is a part-time position (0.8 / 4 days per week) with occasional weekend and evening work included. The salary package will be based pro-rata off a full-time package of $80-85,000 p.a. including superannuation, depending on experience.

Applications should include your CV, a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria (below) and contact details for at least two professional referees. Applications should be submitted to jobs@writingnsw.org.au by midnight on Thursday 9 May 2024.

Writing NSW welcomes applications from Indigenous people and those from diverse backgrounds.

For a full position description, click here.

For further information, contact jobs@writingnsw.org.au

Selection criteria: Program Manager

1. At least three years’ experience managing training programs or events within an arts or adult education environment
2. Demonstrated engagement with writers and the writing community
3. Strong strategic vision, with the ability to lead a team to achieve strategic goals
4. Proven ability to curate a creative program working to a strict budget and schedule
5. Excellence in managing marketing and communications channels in a digital environment
6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at a time with meticulous attention to detail
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders
8. Flexibility and willingness to recognise and respond to the changing needs of writers, the organisation, and the sector as required

Teach

Writing NSW encourages the submission of proposals to include in our three seasons of course programming: January-April; May-August; September-December. We generally schedule courses around six months in advance, and our Expressions of Interest are always open.

If you are a writer or author with experience teaching/tutoring, or if you have significant experience working in a relevant field with industry expertise, we will consider your proposal during the planning stages of our program.

To be considered you must complete the Expression of Interest form.

Internships

Our internship program is an excellent opportunity for emerging arts workers with an interest in literature, communications or arts management to develop their skills by working with our talented and supportive team.

Writing NSW interns produce online content, work on digital and other projects, contribute to communications strategies, liaise with writers and the broader writing community, help to manage our library, assist at events, and undertake general office administration tasks as required. Internships take place at our office in Callan Park, Lilyfield. They work closely with our Membership and Operations Coordinator, Administration Officer, Project and Communications Officer and Professional Development Officer, under the direction of our CEO.

Applications are currently closed. Please contact us to be notified of future Writing NSW internship opportunities.

Writing NSW is located in the heritage-listed Garry Owen House, in beautiful Callan Park, Lilyfield. As the premier writing organisation in the state, Writing NSW provides support to writers from all backgrounds and at all stages of their careers. A not-for-profit organisation, we run a lively program of face-to-face and online courses, workshops and events as well as providing a range of services to our members and the broader writing community. Writing NSW receives funding from Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Inner West Council.

For more information about getting to Writing NSW, as well as accessibility, please visit our Location page.

Writing NSW acknowledges all the First Nations people of what is now the state of NSW and pays respects to their elders and storytellers, past, present and emerging.