Venue Activation Coordinator in Adelaide

Play a critical role in driving the growth of the Norwood Concert Hall. Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions. Enjoy work-life balance with the flexibility of part-time hours.

Part-time (0.6 FTE), 12-month Fixed-term contract. Annual salary starts from $105,907 + Statutory Superannuation.

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide's most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.

The Norwood Concert Hall is an important community asset that stimulates community pride and economic activity through a range of events, including international acts, concerts, product launches, school performances, cabaret acts and more.

This is an exciting opportunity for a business professional who is analytical and commercially astute with experience in targeted business development, marketing or activation initiatives to maximise the utilisation, reputation, and financial sustainability of the Norwood Concert Hall.

Reporting to the Manager, Arts, Culture and Community Connections, the Venue Activation Coordinator is responsible for driving the strategic activation, utilisation, and revenue growth of the Norwood Concert Hall through proactive business development, market engagement, and partnership development.

The Venue Activation Coordinator generates new opportunities, strengthens relationships with key hirer segments, and converts demand into sustainable venue bookings that align with the Council's strategic objectives.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales or venue hire, with a proven ability to generate leads, convert enquiries, and achieve revenue or utilisation targets.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including open access festivals, education providers and industry partners.
• Ability to report on business development performance.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare compelling proposals and represent the organisation professionally.
• Proven ability to manage a sales pipeline, monitor performance and competitor activity, interpret market trends, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision making.

Although not essential, the following skills and experience will be highly regarded:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, arts management, events, tourism, communications or related disciplines.
• Experience working within a performing arts venue and local government environment.
• Knowledge of venue hire operations and the performing arts or live events sector.
• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM), venue booking, or sales pipeline management systems.

Job Requirements

• Current drivers licence.
• National Criminal Record (Police) Clearance with no adverse findings (or be willing to obtain).
• Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Clearance (or be willing to obtain).

Benefits

• Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood.
• Join a value-based organisation.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent leave provisions - including annual leave loading & the ability to purchase additional leave each year.
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
• Comprehensive income protection (illness, accident & injury).
• Healthy Lifestyles Program including annual skin cancer checks, flu injections and health checks.

Applications close at 9:00am on Friday, 13 November 2026.