Current & Recent Projects
Her Majesty's Theatre, Civc Hall - CITY OF BALLARAT
Operational Review
Review the operations of Her Majesty’s Theatre - Ballarat and the most effective and efficient integration of Council's team, operations and service delivery across the linked venues of the Civic Hall and the Ballarat Mining Exchange.
Analyse and benchmark the current operational model, structure, systems, utilisation, programming, mix of business and financial model, and propose recommendations for future operations designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the venues and their service. Ensure that future operations are best-practice, effective and are resourced appropriately tomeet the service need. Maximise opportunities for the delivery of performing arts services by the City of Ballarat. 2023-24
Image. Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat. Supplied.
Operational Review
Review the operations of Her Majesty’s Theatre - Ballarat and the most effective and efficient integration of Council's team, operations and service delivery across the linked venues of the Civic Hall and the Ballarat Mining Exchange.
Analyse and benchmark the current operational model, structure, systems, utilisation, programming, mix of business and financial model, and propose recommendations for future operations designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the venues and their service. Ensure that future operations are best-practice, effective and are resourced appropriately tomeet the service need. Maximise opportunities for the delivery of performing arts services by the City of Ballarat. 2023-24
Image. Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat. Supplied.
Meeniyan Art Gallery INC - Strategic and Business Plan
Consultation and development of new five year Strategic and Business Plan for Meeniyan Art Gallery INC. Review, develop and refine the guiding values, aims, aspirations and desired future outcomes of the organisation. Incorporate a three-year forward Business Plan detailing projected revenues and expenses based on the operational model, opportunities and strategies as identified in the Strategic Plan. 2024
Consultation and development of new five year Strategic and Business Plan for Meeniyan Art Gallery INC. Review, develop and refine the guiding values, aims, aspirations and desired future outcomes of the organisation. Incorporate a three-year forward Business Plan detailing projected revenues and expenses based on the operational model, opportunities and strategies as identified in the Strategic Plan. 2024
Bass Coast Shire Council - INVERLOCH COMMUNITY HUB
Operations and Service Review
Review the operations, management, partnerships and service delivery effectiveness of customer and visitor services at the Inverloch Community Hub, a multi-purpose site managed by Council, which includes a range of venues, facilities and key tenants in addition to being a site from where Council may deliver customer and visitor services to the township. Review how operations can be managed more effectively with co-tenants and partnerships utilising the site for their services, and potential business transformation opportunities for the delivery of Council’s customer and visitor information services from the site. 2024
Operations and Service Review
Review the operations, management, partnerships and service delivery effectiveness of customer and visitor services at the Inverloch Community Hub, a multi-purpose site managed by Council, which includes a range of venues, facilities and key tenants in addition to being a site from where Council may deliver customer and visitor services to the township. Review how operations can be managed more effectively with co-tenants and partnerships utilising the site for their services, and potential business transformation opportunities for the delivery of Council’s customer and visitor information services from the site. 2024
Yarra Ranges Tourism. Project Manager - LUNA.
Business Case for night-time cultural activation
Light Up Nature into Art.
Managing the development of a multi-tiered business case investigating the feasibility and viability of new night-time immersive light and sensory experiences. Aiming to improve the sustainability of the region’s visitor economy; leverage and enhance existing daytime only sites, and celebrate the unique natural, cultural and social environment of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. The Business Case was developed in partnership with key statutory authorities, community and First Nations stakeholders to investigate options, viability, effectiveness and the economic sustainability of the project. 2022-2023
Image. Artwork by Coree Thorpe. Projection by Little Projector Company. Maroondah Dam Wall. 2023.
Business Case for night-time cultural activation
Light Up Nature into Art.
Managing the development of a multi-tiered business case investigating the feasibility and viability of new night-time immersive light and sensory experiences. Aiming to improve the sustainability of the region’s visitor economy; leverage and enhance existing daytime only sites, and celebrate the unique natural, cultural and social environment of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. The Business Case was developed in partnership with key statutory authorities, community and First Nations stakeholders to investigate options, viability, effectiveness and the economic sustainability of the project. 2022-2023
Image. Artwork by Coree Thorpe. Projection by Little Projector Company. Maroondah Dam Wall. 2023.
South Gippsland Shire Council – ARTCubes – Management Plan
The ArtCubes build on Council’s ‘distributed, non-centralised arts-centre model’. They provide the flexible, inclusive, collaborative and responsive spaces for creatives to experiment and play with concepts in a low-risk, high-impact space for artists and organisations, with opportunities for community creativity, activation and engagement.
The Management Plan was developed to maximise the opportunities that enable creative cultural development outcomes from the ArtCubes. The plan enables the long-term sustainability and vitality of the ArtCubes program, and ensures that safe and equitable processes and practices are put in place for the utilisation of these Council assets. It provides clear guidance for SGS Council and community on activating the ArtCubes: from physical logistics and process to program development, community engagement and risk management. 2023
Image. Community Launch of ARTCubes at Coal Creek, Korumburra. 2023.
The ArtCubes build on Council’s ‘distributed, non-centralised arts-centre model’. They provide the flexible, inclusive, collaborative and responsive spaces for creatives to experiment and play with concepts in a low-risk, high-impact space for artists and organisations, with opportunities for community creativity, activation and engagement.
The Management Plan was developed to maximise the opportunities that enable creative cultural development outcomes from the ArtCubes. The plan enables the long-term sustainability and vitality of the ArtCubes program, and ensures that safe and equitable processes and practices are put in place for the utilisation of these Council assets. It provides clear guidance for SGS Council and community on activating the ArtCubes: from physical logistics and process to program development, community engagement and risk management. 2023
Image. Community Launch of ARTCubes at Coal Creek, Korumburra. 2023.
City of Greater Dandenong. Business Case - Creative Production Space
Develop detailed Business Case for the redevelopment of a former industrial building in the CBD of Dandenong into a Creative Industry Space, for the production and making of new and innovative artworks by the region’s creatives and community. Economic, social and cultural impact analysis, strategic policy alignment for local, state and federal government policies, best practice benchmarking, governance, HR and operational model recommendations and financial modelling. 2022 Image. Spoken Word night. Drum Theatre Foyer. 2021. |
Bass Coast Council - Service and Management Plan. BERNINNEIT Cowes
Research, engagement, consolation and development of the Service and Management Plan for the new $27m Berninneit cultural centre in Bass Coast Shire - opened in late 2023. Berninneit incorporates a new Library with purpose built performing arts theatre, gallery, civic spaces, community meeting spaces, flexible rehearsal spaces, a cultural making hub, hospitality and more. Functional utilisation, governance, management structure, financial and budget forecasts, audiences and programming, human resource structure, asset planning. On-going operational consulting and venue planning towards opening.
2021 - 2023
Research, engagement, consolation and development of the Service and Management Plan for the new $27m Berninneit cultural centre in Bass Coast Shire - opened in late 2023. Berninneit incorporates a new Library with purpose built performing arts theatre, gallery, civic spaces, community meeting spaces, flexible rehearsal spaces, a cultural making hub, hospitality and more. Functional utilisation, governance, management structure, financial and budget forecasts, audiences and programming, human resource structure, asset planning. On-going operational consulting and venue planning towards opening.
2021 - 2023
PICES – Phillip Island Contemporary Exhibition Space Inc.
Facilitation and strategic Planning.
Lead facilitated workshops and strategic development with Board of PICES to review the organisation’s future aims, aspirations and strategic directions for the Phillip Island and Bass Coast Region. 2022
Image. PICES Committee - facilitated planning workshop.
Facilitation and strategic Planning.
Lead facilitated workshops and strategic development with Board of PICES to review the organisation’s future aims, aspirations and strategic directions for the Phillip Island and Bass Coast Region. 2022
Image. PICES Committee - facilitated planning workshop.
Creative Gippsland - Strategic Planning
Lead facilitated workshops and strategic development with the six regional Local Government Councils of the Gippsland region to review the aims, aspirations and future strategic development of the ‘Creative Gippsland’ collective of Council’s and their cultural officers in the region. 2022
Lead facilitated workshops and strategic development with the six regional Local Government Councils of the Gippsland region to review the aims, aspirations and future strategic development of the ‘Creative Gippsland’ collective of Council’s and their cultural officers in the region. 2022
Kids Thrive - Strategic and Business Plan
Consultation and development of Strategic and Business Plan for Kids Thrive, a NFP arts organisation working to enable all children to thrive and be empowered to lead creative community change.
2021
Consultation and development of Strategic and Business Plan for Kids Thrive, a NFP arts organisation working to enable all children to thrive and be empowered to lead creative community change.
2021
VAPAC – Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres Produce the Safe Guide for Re-Opening Performing Arts Centres (COVID-19) – VAPAC Guidelines. National sector-wide research and consultation with performing and visual arts peak bodies and Government sector. Produce COVID Safe Plan Templates. Present industry-wide online forums. 2020-21 |
Six Degrees Architects and City of Greater Dandenong. Cultural and stakeholder consultant reviewing cultural, social and economic drivers and functional brief development for the re-purposing of an existing industrial building within the City of Dandenong CBD into a cultural facility. Community stage two consultation strategy. 2020 |
Yarra Ranges Council, Workshop Architecture and Burrinja.
Functional brief, utilisation hierarchy, business case and funding submissions for $3m redevelopment of gallery, artist studios, museum collection, hospitality and public spaces. Project completed mid 2020.
2018-2019
Yarra Ranges Council, Workshop Architecture and Burrinja.
Functional brief, utilisation hierarchy, business case and funding submissions for $3m redevelopment of gallery, artist studios, museum collection, hospitality and public spaces. Project completed mid 2020.
2018-2019
Yarra Ranges Council, Greg Burgess Architects and Burrinja. Functional brief, utilisation hierarchy, business case, funding submissions Local, State and Federal Governments, operational planning, organisation re-structure and programming for $9.6m 400 seat theatre. From 2007 to 2011. Opening August 2011.
2011
Arts and Cultural Advisory Panel – Bass Coast Council.
Cultural Advisory Panel Member for Arts and Culture across the Bass Coast Region - advisory to Council.
2020 - 2024
Arts and Cultural Advisory Panel – Bass Coast Council.
Cultural Advisory Panel Member for Arts and Culture across the Bass Coast Region - advisory to Council.
2020 - 2024
BURRINJA - Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre Inc. - Consultant
Organisational structure review and reconfiguration including benchmarking, HR and budgetary documentation, board liaison, reports and recommendations.
2019
BURRINJA - Dandenong Ranges Community Cultural Centre Inc. - Consultant
Organisational structure review and reconfiguration including benchmarking, HR and budgetary documentation, board liaison, reports and recommendations.
2019
City of Greater Dandenong - THE DRUM
Coordinator and Programming – The Drum Theatre.
Contract consulting position.
2019
City of Greater Dandenong - THE DRUM
Coordinator and Programming – The Drum Theatre.
Contract consulting position.
2019
Executive Director – BURRINJA Cultural Centre.
Leading strategic, business, partnership and financial planning; performing, exhibition, curatorial and cultural programming; major project development; operational management; branding, and business development of a vibrant arts and cultural centre in Melbourne's outer east.
Until 2019
Executive Director – BURRINJA Cultural Centre.
Leading strategic, business, partnership and financial planning; performing, exhibition, curatorial and cultural programming; major project development; operational management; branding, and business development of a vibrant arts and cultural centre in Melbourne's outer east.
Until 2019