Gemma Robertson
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Beck Pope
Gemma is an outstanding human and leader - kind, reliable, creative and well-respected. With extensive management experience in the arts and community sectors, Gemma has developed a depth of understanding of how organisations, people and processes work which brings great integrity and flexibility to her approach. A true professional who combines her expertise in strategy, stakeholder engagement and operations with a genuine care for people and community. I have no doubt Gemma’s leadership approach will continue to soar in demand as the world moves toward a future of work that values people, communities and the environment alongside economic success.
Melissa DeLaney
I first encountered Gemma when I was her manager with RMIT Creative (then RMIT Union Arts). Gemma came to the team as the Arts Administrator and soon became involved in supporting all of the creative programs across performing arts (including producing and ticketing for the long running annual kids' shows), first site gallery program, creative arts, dance, creative collectives and events (including large scale events such as orientation). Gemma brought an inimitable working style, with high levels of creative organisation which was much needed in a diverse and high output arts unit. Her job varied from producing commercial theatre shows, to gallery shows, partnerships with festivals and major arts events, to being a board member, and to consoling anxious students often found lingering around her desk. Over this time I have seen Gemma explore and expand her interests and expertise which is always grounded in community connection and consultation, empathy and respect. I've had the privilege of continuing to develop my relationship with Gemma, to work on creative projects and also developing our working relationship into a friendship. To work with Gemma is a joy and an experience which I highly recommend.
Beck Pope
Gemma is an outstanding human and leader - kind, reliable, creative and well-respected. With extensive management experience in the arts and community sectors, Gemma has developed a depth of understanding of how organisations, people and processes work which brings great integrity and flexibility to her approach. A true professional who combines her expertise in strategy, stakeholder engagement and operations with a genuine care for people and community. I have no doubt Gemma’s leadership approach will continue to soar in demand as the world moves toward a future of work that values people, communities and the environment alongside economic success.
Melissa DeLaney
I first encountered Gemma when I was her manager with RMIT Creative (then RMIT Union Arts). Gemma came to the team as the Arts Administrator and soon became involved in supporting all of the creative programs across performing arts (including producing and ticketing for the long running annual kids' shows), first site gallery program, creative arts, dance, creative collectives and events (including large scale events such as orientation). Gemma brought an inimitable working style, with high levels of creative organisation which was much needed in a diverse and high output arts unit. Her job varied from producing commercial theatre shows, to gallery shows, partnerships with festivals and major arts events, to being a board member, and to consoling anxious students often found lingering around her desk. Over this time I have seen Gemma explore and expand her interests and expertise which is always grounded in community connection and consultation, empathy and respect. I've had the privilege of continuing to develop my relationship with Gemma, to work on creative projects and also developing our working relationship into a friendship. To work with Gemma is a joy and an experience which I highly recommend.
Beck Pope
Gemma is an outstanding human and leader - kind, reliable, creative and well-respected. With extensive management experience in the arts and community sectors, Gemma has developed a depth of understanding of how organisations, people and processes work which brings great integrity and flexibility to her approach. A true professional who combines her expertise in strategy, stakeholder engagement and operations with a genuine care for people and community. I have no doubt Gemma’s leadership approach will continue to soar in demand as the world moves toward a future of work that values people, communities and the environment alongside economic success.
Melissa DeLaney
I first encountered Gemma when I was her manager with RMIT Creative (then RMIT Union Arts). Gemma came to the team as the Arts Administrator and soon became involved in supporting all of the creative programs across performing arts (including producing and ticketing for the long running annual kids' shows), first site gallery program, creative arts, dance, creative collectives and events (including large scale events such as orientation). Gemma brought an inimitable working style, with high levels of creative organisation which was much needed in a diverse and high output arts unit. Her job varied from producing commercial theatre shows, to gallery shows, partnerships with festivals and major arts events, to being a board member, and to consoling anxious students often found lingering around her desk. Over this time I have seen Gemma explore and expand her interests and expertise which is always grounded in community connection and consultation, empathy and respect. I've had the privilege of continuing to develop my relationship with Gemma, to work on creative projects and also developing our working relationship into a friendship. To work with Gemma is a joy and an experience which I highly recommend.
Beck Pope
Gemma is an outstanding human and leader - kind, reliable, creative and well-respected. With extensive management experience in the arts and community sectors, Gemma has developed a depth of understanding of how organisations, people and processes work which brings great integrity and flexibility to her approach. A true professional who combines her expertise in strategy, stakeholder engagement and operations with a genuine care for people and community. I have no doubt Gemma’s leadership approach will continue to soar in demand as the world moves toward a future of work that values people, communities and the environment alongside economic success.
Melissa DeLaney
I first encountered Gemma when I was her manager with RMIT Creative (then RMIT Union Arts). Gemma came to the team as the Arts Administrator and soon became involved in supporting all of the creative programs across performing arts (including producing and ticketing for the long running annual kids' shows), first site gallery program, creative arts, dance, creative collectives and events (including large scale events such as orientation). Gemma brought an inimitable working style, with high levels of creative organisation which was much needed in a diverse and high output arts unit. Her job varied from producing commercial theatre shows, to gallery shows, partnerships with festivals and major arts events, to being a board member, and to consoling anxious students often found lingering around her desk. Over this time I have seen Gemma explore and expand her interests and expertise which is always grounded in community connection and consultation, empathy and respect. I've had the privilege of continuing to develop my relationship with Gemma, to work on creative projects and also developing our working relationship into a friendship. To work with Gemma is a joy and an experience which I highly recommend.
Experience
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Craft
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Brazil
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2014 - Present
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Founding Board Member
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Oct 2016 - Present
A philanthropic organisation established to honour the life of respected Melbourne businessman Donald Macfarlane, The Macfarlane Fund's primary focus is to offer financial support across the career span of visual artists, with three main funding streams developed at graduate, mid-career and senior levels. In addition a discretionary fund is available for one-off donations for special projects considered to be worthy or important. Underpinning its development is a rigorous approach to decision-making, and a commitment to being flexible, effective and responsive to artistic practice and initiatives in a way that challenges established modes of giving.
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Arena Theatre Company
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
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General Manager/Executive Producer
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2021
VAPAC is the peak body representing performing arts centres across Victoria, developing and maintaining a vibrant and sustainable performing arts sector by providing leadership, knowledge, connections, skills development and advocacy on behalf of its members and within the wider creative industries. Showcase Victoria is an annual event connecting performers with venues and audiences through a program of outstanding live performance. Presented by the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC) and Regional Arts Victoria with support from Creative Victoria, Showcase Victoria is Australia’s leading state-based performing arts market playing a key role in facilitating touring.
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
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Australia
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Entertainment
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Festival Manager
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2016
WWAF is a leading regional arts festival of classical music and contemporary ideas. WWAF is a leading regional arts festival of classical music and contemporary ideas.
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Program & Events Coordinator
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Duneira is a cultural tourism destination on Mt Macedon which houses a unique visual art collection, an extensive library and produces over 100 arts and cultural events annually. Duneira is a cultural tourism destination on Mt Macedon which houses a unique visual art collection, an extensive library and produces over 100 arts and cultural events annually.
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Wild at Heart Community Arts
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
Wild@heART Community Arts works with people with a disability to tell their stories and engage with the community through high quality music and arts making. Wild@heART Community Arts works with people with a disability to tell their stories and engage with the community through high quality music and arts making.
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Community Development Officer
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Council was funded to undertake the Local Community Planning Project which aimed to support local community engagement across the shire and the development of nine local township action plans. Council was funded to undertake the Local Community Planning Project which aimed to support local community engagement across the shire and the development of nine local township action plans.
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RMIT University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Arts Administration Officer
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Jul 2008 - Nov 2010
RMIT Creative provides extra-curricular creative opportunities to RMIT students & staff RMIT Creative provides extra-curricular creative opportunities to RMIT students & staff
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Scottish Cultural Enterprise
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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Program Coordinator - New Deal for Musicians
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Aug 1999 - Nov 2002
SCE is a consultancy company to the cultural and creative industries which has been running the UK Government’s pioneering mentoring program ‘New Deal for Musicians’ since 1999 SCE is a consultancy company to the cultural and creative industries which has been running the UK Government’s pioneering mentoring program ‘New Deal for Musicians’ since 1999
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Promotions Coordinator
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May 1997 - Sep 1998
Member of the Arts Centre's Festival & Events Team. Member of the Arts Centre's Festival & Events Team.
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Education
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2015 - 2016
RMIT University
Graduate Diploma, Community Sector Management -
1994 - 1996
University of Otago
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General -
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Trinity College London
Associate Diploma (ATCL), Speech and Drama
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