Job Opportunities

General Manager – Expression of Interest

Title: General Manager
Location: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney (Glebe)
Work type: Part time (0.6 FTE)
Salary: $72,000-$75,000 (pro rata), plus superannuation (11%)
Employment Term: 2 years fixed term with six month probation period

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

We are seeking expressions of interest for the position of General Manager. With experience in driving operational excellence and financial sustainability, the General Manager will be instrumental in driving the growth and impact of the festival locally, nationally, and internationally.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- - Strategic Leadership: Work closely with the Creative Director/CEO to develop, implement, and monitor the festival’s strategic plan, ensuring it aligns with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
  - Operations Management: Lead on the development and implementation of Antenna’s operational procedures and policies, ensuring venues, staffing, budgets, workflows, and systems are in place to successfully deliver the festival.
  - Fundraising and Partnership Development: Lead the implementation of effective fundraising strategies, to secure financial resources and support for the festival’s programs and initiatives.
  - Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, donors, partners, government agencies, industry professionals, and the wider community, to support the festival’s growth and profile.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience managing business operations, including strategy development and implementation and a passion for the film and arts industries. They should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. They must be adept at high-level negotiations and have a proven ability to develop partnership strategies, as well as identify, engage, and negotiate new partnerships.

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST:

Please submit a cover letter referencing your suitability for the role and a CV to Dudi Rokach at antenna@antennafestival.org as a single Word or PDF file. Include “General Manager EOI” in the email subject line. Your expression of interest will help us gauge the pool of potential candidates and determine the next steps in the recruitment process.

Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 16 June 2023