LEVEL 3, 55 COLLINS STREET T +61 3 9660 3200 MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3000 F +61 3 9660 3201 AUSTRALIA E CONTACT@FILM.VIC.GOV.AU

ABN 30 214 952 770

INVESTING IN SCREEN TALENT, IDEAS AND PRODUCTIONS IN VICTORIA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title Chief Executive Officer

Classification Executive Officer Level 2

Employment type Full time for an initial term of 3 years under an Executive Contract of Employment in accordance with the Public Administration Act 2004

Total Remuneration Package $202,489 - $324,100

Position reports to The President and Board of Film Victoria

Liaises with Creative Victoria and the Office of the Minister for Creative Industries

All enquiries for this position should be directed to Kathy Townsend of Kathleen Townsend Executive Solutions Pty Ltd on (03) 9486 6519 or to opportunity@kathleentownsend.com.au.

FILM VICTORIA Film Victoria is a Victorian State Government agency established under the Film Act 2001. Its functions include the provision of financial and other assistance to the screen entertainment industries in Victoria (including film, television and digital media); to promote the use of locations and services in Victoria for the production of screen entertainment; to provide financial assistance to organisations, events and activities including festivals, conferences, publications and exhibitions; to establish and facilitate relationships for the development of screen entertainment; to develop strategic plans for the development and improvement of the screen entertainment industries in Victoria; and to advise the Minister on matters relating to the screen entertainment industries in Victoria. Film Victoria’s vision is a Victorian screen industry that is creatively and financially successful, producing high-quality, diverse and engaging content for Australian and international audiences. Almost all of Film Victoria’s annual revenue is provided by the Victorian Government. The agency has 37 full-time equivalent staff and operates from premises at Level 3, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne. A copy of the Film Victoria Corporate Plan for 2017 – 2020 is attached to this position description. Further information about Film Victoria including its 2016 Annual Report is available on its website -www.film.vic.gov.au. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CEO Responsibilities of the role are to:

/ Provide leadership of, and be fully accountable for, the operations of Film Victoria.

/ Determine in consultation with the Board, the organisation’s overall key objectives and strategic plans together with a coherent implementation strategy ensuring the provision of quality advice to industry and the most effective utilisation of available funding.

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/ Promote Film Victoria to relevant stakeholders as an effective screen industry funding and advisory body.

/ Promote Victoria locally, nationally and internationally as a desirable provider of production locations, facilities and services.

/ Provide advice to the Film Victoria Board, relevant government department and minister on program implementation, development of new areas of activity, formulation of policies and strategies, and long term planning requirements.

/ Provide an effective point of liaison between Film Victoria and key stakeholders within State Government, including Creative Victoria and the Departments of Premier and Cabinet and Treasury and Finance.

/ Provide senior representation for Film Victoria, the Board and Government in local, national and international forums.

/ Effectively lead and supervise the senior staff of Film Victoria. / Ensure that Film Victoria complies with all applicable laws and Government policies. / Ensure that Film Victoria is financially-responsible and operates within its budget and financial

parameters.

The role requires sound working relationships with: / The Minister for Creative Industries and his office, Creative Victoria, and senior executives of

relevant Government Departments. / Other State and Federal Government Agencies involved in the screen entertainment industries. The role also requires regular interstate and international travel and attendance at out-of-hours events.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA In order to undertake the role successfully the candidate will have the following experience and personal characteristics: 1) Proven leadership experience and a demonstrated record of achievement in a senior executive

and/or CEO role. 2) Demonstrated financial skills and knowledge of industry, program and financing practices. 3) Proven experience in developing and maintaining sound business relationships. 4) Proven interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise, negotiate and communicate effectively

both within the organisation and with external organisations and representatives. 5) Demonstrated understanding of the role, operations and governance of statutory agencies. 6) Capacity to lead by outstanding personal example, and possession of high-level people

management skills. Proven experience in motivating staff and achieving high quality organisational performance.

7) Ability to provide senior representation for Film Victoria, the Board and the Victorian Government in a variety of local, national and international forums.

8) Superior communication skills, with high level negotiation, interpersonal, written and presentation skills.

9) Ability to work, identify new opportunities and overcome challenges in an environment which is continuously evolving.

10) Strong business ethics and personal integrity.

Desirable expertise and experience

In addition, knowledge of and experience in the Australian and international screen production and distribution industries would be an advantage but is not essential.

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CORPORATE PLAN 2017–20

CONTENTS2 President AND CEO FOREWORD

4 VISION

5 ABOUT FILM VICTORIA

6 STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE

8 STRATEGIC PRIORITY TWO

10 STRATEGIC PRIORITY THREE

12 Supporting gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness

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SUPPORTING THE VICTORIAN SCREEN INDUSTRY

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PRESIDENT AND CEO FOREWORDWe are pleased to present Film Victoria’s Corporate Plan for 2017–20The Victorian screen industry is a significant contributor to Victoria’s creative industries and the broader economy, generating valuable cultural, social and economic benefits for the State.

Over the past five years, film, television and games production supported by Film Victoria has delivered over $820 million in expenditure and 35,000 additional employment opportunities to the Victorian economy.

The globalisation of screen content production and distribution over the past 10 years has fundamentally changed the way screen businesses need to operate if they wish to succeed and grow. This poses challenges and opportunities for the businesses that comprise the Victorian screen industry.

Strategic partnerships, operational integration, relationships with talent, rights management, access to new markets, and alternative sources of finance are important factors that can determine success and need to be front of mind for our screen businesses and content creators.

Victorian screen practitioners and businesses consistently create and produce an extraordinary range of high quality television, comedy, drama, documentary, feature films and games that are distinctive in the marketplace and can appeal to audiences on a global scale.

Our highly-skilled cast, creative personnel and technicians receive international recognition on a regular basis, which helps to confirm the world class capability we have here in Victoria.

The support of the Victorian Government is a key element to the success of our screen industry. We welcomed the release of Creative State in 2016, which outlines the Government’s vision for the creative industries. Ongoing support for the Victorian screen industry is essential if it is to remain competitive in a global market and successfully adapt to the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The 2017-20 Corporate Plan outlines our strategic priorities, strategies, actions and desired outcomes for the next three years. We have maintained the vision and the three strategic priorities from the 2014–17 Corporate Plan, which accurately reflect the ways in which we deliver our key functions under the Film Act 2001 to support, lead and deliver improved outcomes for the Victorian screen industry.

Our strategies and actions for the next three years have been expanded to better articulate the work to be undertaken by the team at Film Victoria to achieve our stated outcomes.

Our first strategic priority to support the production of high quality screen content now reflects a stronger emphasis on skills and talent development and international engagement to ensure Victorian screen practitioners and businesses are well-placed to capitalise on opportunities now and into the future.

Our second strategic priority supports activities that promote screen culture. This allows Victorian, Australian and international audiences to access and engage with the quality screen content that is produced in Victoria. It also enables local audiences to engage with culturally-diverse screen content from around the world.

Our third strategic priority underpins the delivery of strategic priorities one and two. Providing effective and efficient services remains a key focus of Film Victoria and reinforces our commitment to maximise the funds available to support the Victorian screen industry.

This corporate plan also reflects Film Victoria’s commitment to promote diversity and improve the gender representation of the screen practitioners and content we support.

In addition to the economic benefits to Victoria derived from the continued production of high quality screen content, there are important and valuable cultural benefits this content delivers. The telling of Australian stories that reflect the interests, issues, aspirations and priorities of the broad Australian community reminds current and future generations of our distinctive cultural identity.

We look forward to working with the Victorian Government and the Victorian screen industry over the next three years to ensure Victoria continues to be recognised as a leading creative state that produces world class talent and content.

Ian Robertson President Film Victoria

Jenni Tosi Chief Executive Officer Film Victoria

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VISION

A VICTORIAN SCREEN INDUSTRY THAT IS CREATIVELY AND FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY, DIVERSE AND ENGAGING CONTENT FOR AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES

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ABOUT FILM VICTORIAFilm Victoria is the state government agency that provides strategic leadership and assistance to the film, television and digital media sectors of Victoria. Film Victoria invests in projects, businesses and people, and promotes Victoria as a world class production destination nationally and internationally. Film Victoria works closely with industry and government to position Victoria as an innovation leader through the growth and development of the Victorian screen industry.

The Film Act 2001 prescribes eight functions and requires Film Victoria to provide “strategic leadership and assistance to the film, television and multimedia industry of Victoria to encourage innovation and the creation of new projects of high quality that are of economic or cultural benefit to Victoria”.

Film Victoria reports to the Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley and Creative Victoria within the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.

Film Victoria contributes to the delivery of the Victorian Government’s first creative industries strategy, Creative State.

Film Victoria supports the principles and objectives enshrined in the Creative Victoria Act 2017, especially those that recognise that the creative industries have an intrinsic value and contribute significantly to Victoria’s wealth and prosperity.

Film Victoria aims to increase screen activity in Victoria and be a responsive advocate for the screen industry. Film Victoria does this in a range of ways: through funding the production and development of screen content, industry placements, filming incentives, location assistance, industry events, partnership activities and other support, all which help develop and strengthen the Victorian screen industry.

Film Victoria works in close collaboration with other screen agencies, guilds and government to create opportunities for screen practitioners and businesses to remain competitive and ensure the industry maintains its standing as a creator of high quality, diverse and engaging content for the national and international market.

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This strategic priority reflects a stronger emphasis on skills and talent development and international engagement to ensure Victorian screen practitioners and businesses are well-placed to capitalise on opportunities now and into the future.

OUTCOMES

The level of high quality, diverse and engaging screen content developed and produced for Australian and international audiences is maintained and/or increased

A pipeline of screen production activity and employment in Victoria is generated

Victoria’s reputation as a screen production destination is enhanced

The capacity of the Victorian screen industry to be creatively and financially successful and competitive in the domestic and international marketplace is increased

Victoria’s screen workforce has depth and is diverse and highly skilled

Victoria’s screen ecosystem is diverse, active and strong

STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE

POSITION THE VICTORIAN SCREEN INDUSTRY TO CREATE HIGH QUALITY, DIVERSE AND ENGAGING CONTENT

STRATEGIES ACTIONS

Support Victorian talent and businesses to develop and produce new screen content

Provide funding and other support to enable Victorian screen content creators to develop original, high quality ideas across all genres and platforms

Provide funding and other support for the production of high quality, diverse and engaging Victorian screen content across all genres and platforms*

Provide funding and other support for emergent opportunities in the screen industry that benefit Victorian screen practitioners and businesses

Attract interstate and international screen production to Victoria

Provide funding and other support for screen production activity to locate in Victoria*

Promote Victoria as a location and business destination for screen production

Promote Victorian screen businesses and talent to identified key markets

Encourage utilisation of Docklands Studios Melbourne

Support the growth of Victorian screen businesses

Support Victorian screen businesses to identify and implement opportunities for growth*

Support career progression of highly talented early to mid career Victorian screen practitioners

Facilitate relevant career pathways for identified Victorian writers, directors, producers and game developers*

Strengthen the skills of a diverse range of Victorian screen practitioners and businesses

Provide funding and other support to industry guilds and organisations to deliver activities that benefit Victorian screen practitioners and businesses

Facilitate opportunities for skills development and pathways to paid employment for Victorian screen practitioners* Facilitate introductions, networking, partnerships and collaboration across the Victorian screen industry and creative industries

Share market intelligence through a range of channels Facilitate opportunities that improve business skills and outcomes for Victorian screen businesses

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* These actions directly support the delivery of Creative State

STRATEGIES ACTIONS

Strengthen Victoria’s reputation as a vibrant hub for screen activity and culture

Provide funding and other support for events and activities that bring together and/or showcase Victorian screen content and the Victorian screen industry

Provide funding and other support to Victorian film festivals and other audience related activities and events that promote, discuss and show screen content*

Promote the Victorian screen industry to Australian and international audiences through a range of channels

This strategic priority allows Victorian, Australian and international audiences to access and engage with the quality screen content that is produced in Victoria. It also enables local audiences to engage with culturally-diverse screen content from around the world.

OUTCOMES

Victorians and Australians are able to see themselves reflected in Australian produced content

Audience awareness of, access to, and engagement with screen culture is increased

Victoria’s reputation as a creative state is enhanced

Social and cultural value derived from the screen industry and screen content is increased

STRATEGIC PRIORITY TWO

PROMOTE SCREEN CULTURE

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* This action directly supports the delivery of Creative State

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STRATEGIES ACTIONS

Embed continual process and system improvement

Ensure systems and processes deliver a positive internal and external user experience

Ensure grant administration processes remain best practice

Ensure processes are documented, updated and shared within the organisation

Deliver responsive and relevant programs and services that meet the needs of the Victorian screen industry

Ensure programs are effectively and efficiently delivered

Conduct regular program reviews

Consult with industry stakeholders

Review organisational priorities as part of annual business planning processes

Adhere to government frameworks, policies and processes

Comply with required financial, risk management and governance frameworks and policies

Ensure staff and the Board are informed about relevant frameworks, policies and processes

Support staff to perform at their best

Encourage and expect a positive workplace culture and a healthy approach to work-life balance

Encourage and expect clear communication between staff

Provide learning and development opportunities and knowledge sharing among staff

Recognise staff achievement

Deliver customised and relevant information to stakeholders

Ensure the Board, Creative Victoria, Minister and Government are informed of issues and opportunities relevant to the Victorian screen industry

Communicate information about opportunities and achievements of Film Victoria and the Victorian screen industry

Ensure the information on Film Victoria’s multiple communication channels meets stakeholder needs

This third strategic priority underpins the delivery of strategic priorities one and two. Providing effective and efficient services remains a key focus of Film Victoria and reinforces the commitment to maximise the funds available to support the Victorian screen industry.

OUTCOMES

Film Victoria’s level of service and funding to the Victorian screen industry is maximised

Film Victoria’s reputation as a well-governed statutory authority with government, industry and the public is maintained

Film Victoria is viewed by industry as a state screen agency of choice

Film Victoria is viewed by staff as a supportive and attractive employer

Competing demands on Film Victoria’s resources are balanced

STRATEGIC PRIORITY THREE

PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SERVICES

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SUPPORTING GENDER EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESSAs the state government agency that provides strategic leadership and assistance to the film, television and games sectors in Victoria, Film Victoria is committed to promoting and supporting gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness. This commitment sits within Film Victoria’s strategic priority to support the creation of high quality, diverse and engaging screen content.

Film Victoria also recognises that gender equality and diversity are industry wide concerns. We expect all of our stakeholders, including screen practitioners, businesses and organisations, to share the responsibility of challenging and changing the status quo.

Our commitment to gender equalityFilm Victoria is committed to increasing the representation of women practitioners working across all disciplines in the Victorian screen industry. In the next five years we aim to achieve:

At least 50% of writers, directors and producers employed across all film and television productions we fund are women

Double the number of women currently employed across all games projects we fund.

Working with the screen industry, we also aim to:

Increase the number of Victorian women screen practitioners who are able to secure ongoing careers in the screen industry

Increase the number of Victorian women screen practitioners working in under-represented roles across the screen industry

Increase the visibility of Victorian women screen practitioners to increase their opportunities for employment.

Our commitment to diversityFilm Victoria is committed to promoting and supporting diversity being reflected in locally created screen content through the practitioners and businesses that create it and in the stories they choose to tell, and the people who attend the events and activities we support. We aim to: Support a slate of content by funding projects that reflect diversity in the creative team; diversity in the content genre, length, format, platform, budget, storylines and characters; and diversity of its target audience Increase the diversity of the Victorian talent and skills base by supporting projects that are created and produced by screen practitioners from different backgrounds Support audience access to a broad range of screen content.

Our approachAchieving gender equality and increased diversity requires an ongoing commitment. Film Victoria has the ability to control some things and influence others. We will use the appropriate levers at our disposal to promote and drive change. Our long term approach will be underpinned by targeted strategies and initiatives that will be implemented and adjusted as required.

We will continue to develop, fund and implement relevant programs, initiatives and policies to promote and support gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness in the Victorian screen industry. While specific strategies may change over time, our focus will remain on increasing diversity on and off screen. Our emphasis in the immediate term is to increase the pool of skilled women available to fulfil key creative and decision making roles across the screen industry.

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WE RECOGNISE DIVERSITY AS DIFFERENCES IN GENDER, AGE,

INDIGENOUS IDENTITY, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY (CALD), DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY,

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS.

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