Audience Development Coordinator – Sector Development & Evaluation
About the Organisation
CircuitWest is a service organisation for the performing arts in Western Australia, supporting presenters, producers, and artists across the state. As a not-for-profit membership organisation, we help bring high-quality performances to WA communities, run key events like WA Showcase and TechWest, provide professional development, conduct audience research, advocate for the sector, and offer advice, support, and innovative solutions to strengthen and grow performing arts across WA.
About the Program
This exciting new Audience Development program will grow audiences for First Nations performing arts across WA over the next three years. It will support regional venues to deliver bold, high-quality theatre, dance, music, circus, and storytelling. By strengthening venue’s relationships with their First Nations communities and helping them build local capability, the program creates meaningful, community-led experiences – giving First Nations artists the space to share their stories and leaving a lasting impact on regional audiences and the wider WA performing arts sector.
About the Role
You’ll coordinate the evaluation and help shape a best-practice First Nations Audience Development Framework to be shared across the sector. You’ll create practical tools and resources, coordinate cultural protocol training, and bring people together to share knowledge and learn from each other.
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Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with partner venues and local First Nations communities
- Coordinate an annual evaluation process to measure the impact of the Audience Development Strategy
- Create practical resources to support culturally appropriate audience development
- Coordinate cultural protocol training across the sector
- Facilitate workshops, forums and networks to support shared learning
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Selection Criteria
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- Experience working with First Nations communities
- Experience or strong interest in performing arts, evaluation, research and/or arts administration
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage priorities in a part-time role, including travel
- Confidence using digital communication tools
- A collaborative team player
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Desirable:
- Knowledge of the WA performing arts sector
- Understanding of regional WA communities and contexts
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What We Offer:
- Part-time (0.4-0.6 FTE, 2-3 days per week)
- Up to $74,000 pro rata + superannuation
- Flexible and negotiable working arrangements
- Work-from-home options
- Remote work considered for regionally based candidates
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How to Apply
Applications close: 21 April 2026
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to fill the position before the closing date.
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV
- A one-page cover letter, which can be submitted as written, or as a short video or audio recording
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Please send applications to wcheang@circuitwest.com.au with the subject line: “Audience Development Coordinator Application – Sector Development & Evaluation”
For enquiries: please contact Weng-Si, Manager Research and Audience Development, at wcheang@circuitwest.com.au or (08) 6202 1045