About
Golden Plains Shire Council is excited to announce an open call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from dedicated community members interested in co-producing three community networking programs, including contemporary practice, craft and maker and small halls networks.
Co-producers will play a pivotal role in connecting creatives and groups through the development of a Shire-wide network that builds capacity and encourages collaboration to identify opportunities, leading the change in shaping the future of our community.
Key responsibilities of successful applicants will include consulting with stakeholders across the Shire to gauge interest in establishing Shire-wide networks for community members. Additionally, they will conduct research and provide recommendations for an organisational model to support these networks and deliver a comprehensive plan for funding opportunities.
How You Can Be Involved
EOI’s are open from Monday 6 May to 11.59pm, Monday 20 May 2024. Submit an Expression of Interest via this page or email [email protected]
Members of our community that identify as First Nations, are gender diverse or work with a disability are encouraged to apply.
For further information, contact Council’s Acting Coordinator Community Development at [email protected] call 5220 7111.
What Happens Next
Successful applicants will be notified at the conclusion of the EOI period. Successful applicants will need to provide Public Liability Insurance and Working with Children's Check to be eligible. A remuneration package and travel expenses will be available to successful applicants.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Consult with the creative community across the Shire to identify contemporary art practitioners and gauge interest in establishing a network for members.
- Research and make recommendations for an organisational model to support a network of contemporary practitioners
- Deliver a plan for funding opportunities to engage practitioners in new initiatives that will bring a new focus to the arts across the Shire.
Art qualifications don’t have to be formal, but community members need to show evidence of previous work within networked agencies, e.g. artist run initiatives, art residencies, establishing creative networks, and working in collaborative environments to bring people together for workshops, events and programs.
Preferences will be given to those who:
- Have practices and ideas that are innovative and offer new experiences to the arts and culture community, e.g. being involved in creative activities such as:
- art or literary residencies, creative networks, community resilience, education, environmental, housing or health and wellbeing initiatives, publishing projects, temporary or permanent public art, performances or music.
- Have a research-based creative, producer or curatorial practice.
- Are good communicators and organisers that have an interest in driving new experiences for Golden Plains Shire creatives, residents and visitors.
Throughout the course of the networking activity, the successful applicant will need to report back to Council via monthly online meetings. A final written report with recommendations will be required at the end of the project.
The development of a Contemporary Practice Network is guided by our Arts Culture and Heritage Strategy and from feedback received as part of the Creative Cultural Mapping Survey conducted in 2023.
The Network aims to connect contemporary practitioners and collectives throughout the Shire to raise opportunities for sharing projects, programs and resources.
Complete an Expression of Interest for the Contemporary Practice Network here
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Consult with the many craft and maker groups across the Shire to gauge interest in establishing a Shire-wide network for members.
- Research and make written recommendations for an organisational model to support a shire-wide network of craft and maker practitioners.
- Deliver a written plan for funding opportunities for initiatives that will bring a new focus to the valuable work of our creatives and enhance new audiences for local community and visitors across the Shire.
No qualifications are needed, but evidence of previous work within networked agencies and leadership in community groups is desired. A final report to Council will be required.
Preferences will be given to:
- People who are excellent communicators and organisers who have an interest in driving a shire-wide connection to connect our unique community craft and maker groups.
- Community members who have research and planning skills.
- Residents who have undertaken stakeholder or community engagement and;
- Those who can facilitate meetings.
Throughout the course of the networking activity, the successful applicant will need to report back to Council via monthly online meetings. A final written report with recommendations will be required at the end of the project.
The development of a Craft and Makers Network is guided by our Arts Culture and Heritage Strategy and from feedback received as part of the Creative Cultural Mapping Survey conducted in 2023.
The Network aims to connect craft and maker practitioners throughout the Shire to raise opportunities for sharing projects, programs and resources.
Complete an Expression of Interest for the Craft and Maker Network here
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Consult with the Small Halls committees of management and other stakeholders across the Shire to gauge interest in establishing a Shire-wide network for members.
- Research and make recommendations for an organisational model to support a shire-wide network of Small Halls.
- Deliver a plan for operational or funding opportunities for initiatives that will bring a new focus to the Small Halls and create new audiences for local community and visitors across the Shire.
No qualifications are needed, but evidence of previous work within networked agencies and leadership in community groups is desired.
Preferences will be given to those who have experience:
- as excellent communicators and organisers who have an interest in driving a shire-wide connection to connect our unique halls.
- in research and planning.
- with stakeholder engagement and;
- as a facilitator for meetings, events and gatherings.
The development of a Small Halls Network is guided by our Arts Culture and Heritage Strategy and from feedback received as part of the Creative Cultural Mapping Survey conducted in 2023.
The Network aims to connect Small Halls throughout the Shire to raise opportunities for sharing projects, programs and resources.
Complete an Expression of Interest for the Small Halls Network here