Employment
Marketing and Communications Manager
Position status: Full time, 24 month contract (with plan to renew)
Commencement: Wednesday 17 January 2024
Responsible to: Director
Direct reports: Administration and Marketing Coordinator (shared)
Internal Relationships: Director, Business and Partnerships Manager, Gallery Manager and Curator, Arts Program Manager and dedicated PUNQ Festival staff.
External Relationships: Artists, publicists, suppliers
Salary package: $72,000 per annum + superannuation guarantee (currently 11%)
$1,000 relocation allowance for applicants not from the Townsville region
Applications close: 5pm AEST Thursday 14 December 2023
The application process is outlined in the below PDF.
6 December edit: please note the previously advertised close date of 16 December was incorrect.
As the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in realising Umbrella's vision and mission. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies aligned with Umbrella’s goals. This includes identifying growth opportunities, diversifying audience engagement, and promoting Umbrella’s annual program, exhibitions, residencies, special events and our biennial festival PUNQ. Collaboration is at the heart of Umbrella's ethos, and you will work closely with the Director, programming team, and external partners to conceive and execute impactful marketing campaigns. Your role extends to overseeing digital communications, fundraising campaigns, public relations, and elevating the national and international recognition of Umbrella’s work. Additionally, you will lead the evaluation processes, collecting data and analysing key performance indicators to continually refine and enhance Umbrella’s communication and marketing strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the thriving culture and creative ecology of North Queensland. If you are passionate about contemporary arts, skilled in strategic marketing, and driven by a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, we invite you to be part of Umbrella’s journey in redefining the boundaries of art and expression. Download the position description below.
Position Description
PUNQ Festival Creative Producer
Position status: Full time, 3-year contract
Commencement: Wednesday 17 January 2024
Responsible to: Director
Direct reports: PUNQ Festival Coordinator and Festival Volunteer Team
Internal Relationships: Director, Marketing and Communication Manager and the Business and
Partnerships Manager
External Relationships: Artists, publicists, suppliers
Salary package: $70,000 per annum + superannuation guarantee (currently 11%)
($1,000 relocation allowance for applicants not from the Townsville region)
Applications close: 5pm AEST Thursday 14 December 2023
The application process is outlined in the below PDF.
6 December edit: please note the previously advertised close date of 16 December was incorrect.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with critically acclaimed contemporary artists. The Creative Producer for PUNQ Festival is a lead role in PUNQ, a 16-day celebration of North Queensland's rich cultural tapestry. With a focus on place-making through visual and performance art, the Creative Producer plays a multifaceted role in delivering the festival's artistic vision and ensuring its seamless execution. In overseeing the four main streams of the festival, the Creative Producer acts as a programmer, collaborator, and facilitator. PUNQ Festival's biennial nature adds a strategic layer to the Creative Producer's role. Long-term planning involves envisioning the festival's growth, sustainability, and continued impact out to the 2026 edition of the festival. The position is responsible for the successful production of PUNQ over two iterations of the festival. We are looking for a highly organised, skilled person with excellent interpersonal skills and strong experience in arts management. The position requires flexibility, with work outside standard working hours, including intense periods of work leading into and during the festival. Download the position description below.
Position Description
PUNQ Festival Coordinator
Position status: Full time, 12 month contract (with opportunity to extend)
Responsible to: Director and Creative Producer
Direct reports: Festival Volunteer Team
Internal Relationships: Marketing and Communication Manager and the Business and Partnerships Manager
External Relationships: Artists, publicists, suppliers
Salary package: $53,500 per annum + 11% superannuation
Applications close: 5pm AEST Thursday 14 December 2023
The application process is outlined in the below PDF.
6 December edit: please note the previously advertised close date of 16 December was incorrect.
The Festival Coordinator is a vital role in the delivery of PUNQ 2024. We are looking for a highly organised, skilled person with strong team and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will have a ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem-solving skills. The position requires flexibility, with work outside standard working hours, including intense periods of work leading into and during the festival. Download the position description below.
Position Description
Jill Chism, Preserve/Conserve – Invocation #3: Openness – Going with the Flow, Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ) 2021. Image: Aaron Ashley
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Open Hours
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Sat - Sun: 9am-1pm
Gallery closed Mondays, public holidays and during exhibition install weeks.
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Contact
408 Flinders Street,
Gurambilbarra (Townsville),
Qld, 4810 Australia
PO Box 2394,
Gurambilbarra (Townsville),
Qld, 4810 Australia
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Acknowledgement of Country
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts respectfully acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun and the surrounding groups of our region; Bindal, Gugu Badhan, Nywaigi, Warrgamay, Bandjin and Gudjal as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, share and celebrate local creative practice. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of Australia. They have never ceded sovereignty and remain strong in their enduring connection to land and Culture.
Umbrella is a Dealer Member of the Indigenous Art Code. This means we are committed to fair and ethical trade with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and transparency in the promotion and sale of artwork. As a Dealer Member and signatory to the Code we must act fairly, honestly, professionally and in good conscience in all direct or indirect dealings with artists.
Acknowledgements
Umbrella is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy, and by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments. | Umbrella is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds through the Australian Cultural Fund. | Townsville City Council is a strategic partner of Umbrella's program.
