Tom Molyneux

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Head of First Nations Programming and Engagement @ Monash University
Geelong West, VIC, AU
Tom Molyneux's Location
Geelong West, Victoria, Australia, Australia
About Tom Molyneux

Ngata (hello).I am a proud Gunditjmara man and a creative professional with training across numerous fields. I currently work at Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) as the Senior Producer, First Nations, uplifting Indigenous creative programming across all of our activities and venues. Recently I was the Manager, Indigenous Inclusion in the Office of Indigenous Strategy & Innovation at Deakin University. I supported the delivery of Deakin's First Nations Education and Employment Strategies, as well as developing initiatives to increase access, outreach, success and retention for Indigenous students.I'm a theatre actor, director & playwright, working across many projects over 15 years, and am a founding member of the award-winning ensemble 'Bloomshed'. I received the 2023 Green Room Award for Best Performer (Independent Theatre) for my solo performance in 'The Mission', which toured Australia in 2022. I hold several arts and NFP governance positions.I am licensed by Mental Health First Aid Australia to deliver Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) training, please reach out if this is of interest.I also have a strong history of working in customer-facing roles, including at Victoria's biggest theme park Adventure Park Geelong - coordinating memberships, group bookings & guest services, as well as supervising a small team. This was a fast-paced & demanding working environment, with up to 8,000 guests visiting on any given day, including corporate events & school excursion packages that I facilitated & delivered for groups anywhere between 20-3,000 people.My passions are many: finding, developing, writing, producing or supporting new stories, & employing my various artistic skill sets to bring them to life. Another is the promotion of human rights, equality, access to justice & education, and Caring for Country. I am passionate about increasing access to opportunity, especially in tertiary education & the arts, for First Nations People.I hold a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Performing Arts (LLB/BPA) from Monash University, a Graduate Certificate in Management from the Australian Institute of Business, and a Master of Business (Arts & Cultural Management) from Deakin University. I am a graduate of the Executive Indigenous Leadership Program at UNSW.I am also available for freelance work in theatre, film and TV as an actor. For more information about my working credits, please follow the link to my StarNow profile.To pitch a story or creative project, please don't hesitate to send me a message, or visit www.tommolyneux.com

Tom Molyneux's Current Company Details
Monash University

Monash University

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Head of First Nations Programming and Engagement
Geelong West, VIC, AU
Website:
connectedcommunities.monash.edu/Clubs/Waterski
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Tom Molyneux Work Experience Details
  • Monash University
    Head Of First Nations Programming And Engagement
    Monash University
    Geelong West, Vic, Au
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  • Monash University
    Senior Producer, First Nations
    Monash University Jan 2024 - Present
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  • Deakin University
    General Member - Arts And Cultural Management Advisory Board (Deakin Business School)
    Deakin University Sep 2017 - Present
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  • Deakin University
    Manager, Indigenous Inclusion
    Deakin University Jun 2019 - Nov 2023
    Geelong, Australia
    This role seeks to make further gains in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participation, success and retention at Deakin University. Consulting with all four Faculties and the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Reasearch, Innovation (NIKERI) Institute, the role supports the delivery of Deakin's strategies and plans for Indigenous student engagement and employment. Situated in the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation, the role aims to make a difference at all levels across the university and the communities that we serve.
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  • Deakin University
    Work Integrated Learning (Wil) Officer
    Deakin University Feb 2018 - Jun 2019
    Geelong, Victoria
    This position is responsible for administration of Faculty of Business and Law's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs. It also has responsibility for the implementation of various Faculty initiatives in support of industry engagement, and developing relationships and linkages with external bodies to facilitate career-related opportunities for students during and post study.Responsibilities include:1. Coordinate, in conjunction with the WIL Manager, administration of effective and high quality Faculty WIL programs.2. Provide support and advice in the development of experiential learning opportunities across the Faculty in order to enhance student experiences and graduate outcomes.3. Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Faculty industry engagement strategies.4. Identify and foster new relationships with government, non-government agencies and the private sector for a range of purposes, including student internships, scholarships, teaching and research links, alumni development, and advisory board input.
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  • Deakin University
    Student Advisor
    Deakin University Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
    Geelong, Victoria, Australia
    This position involved providing exceptional customer service to students in the Faculty of Business and Law. We worked in a complex and shifting policy framework, endeavouring to provide efficient and friendly student-centric assistance in order that they were able to get the most out of their university experience. We worked with numerous technologies and databases, including Callista, Office 365, TRIM and more, always ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
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  • Regional Arts Victoria
    Deputy Chair
    Regional Arts Victoria May 2023 - Present
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  • Regional Arts Victoria
    Board Member
    Regional Arts Victoria May 2020 - May 2023
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  • Give Where You Live Foundation
    Board Member
    Give Where You Live Foundation Feb 2023 - Present
    Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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  • National Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Higher Education Consortium
    Vice-President Corporate, Student & Community Engagement
    National Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Higher Education Consortium May 2022 - Present
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  • Freelance
    Master Of Ceremonies
    Freelance 2015 - Present
    Victoria, Australia
    I perform professional emceeing services for events, and have worked with many high-profile clients and public events, including: Pako Festa, Colac Performing Arts Centre, Monash University and Deakin University. I am also available for private events such as weddings and parties.
  • Freelance
    Actor/Director/Playwright
    Freelance Jan 2010 - Present
    Melbourne, Australia
    Available for TV, film. theatre, voiceover, presenting and emcee work in and around Melbourne, Australia.I have performed in numerous independent theatre shows in Melbourne and interstate, with highlights including: 'Stardust + The Mission' as a creator, performer and director, which toured regional Victoria in 2019 and a National Tour of Australia in 2022 to over 35 destinations; 'The Nose' created with James Jackson and Elizabeth Brennan for Bloomshed, which toured to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, winning the Festival Director's Pick at Sydney Fringe Festival and receiving Green Room Award nominations; 'The Ministry' - created by Anna Nalpantidis, Winner of the BEST LIVE ART category at the 2015 Melbourne Fringe Festival; and the sellout Melbourne Fringe 2012 run of 'The Well' by Robert Reid at La Mama, and the consequent return seasons in Melbourne and the Adelaide Fringe in 2013/14.Theatre Direction credits include the sellout season of 'The 39 Steps' at Monash Uni Student Theatre in 2011, and the roving and multidisciplinary experimental work 'VOICEBOX' with Courthouse Youth Arts (engaging and mentoring emerging actors, writers and dancers) in 2015. Assistant Director of the award-winning 'The Ministry' (2015). Directed an acclaimed live radio cabaret show for Geelong After Dark 2016 with broadcaster and documentary-maker Joel Carnegie, in collaboration with ABC Radio National, Geelong After Dark and The Space Company.Television acting credits include as Jack in Nefarious: The Tinder Games, which received the Best Comedy and Best TV/Web Series at the GO Independent Film Festival in Washington DC. I have also worked as an extra for numerous professional productions, including ABC's 'The Doctor Blake Mysteries' and Channel 10's 'Offspring'.
  • Freelance
    Marketing And Publicity - Theatre
    Freelance Apr 2010 - Present
    2010: Marketing Assistant - 'The Visit'; Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST)2010: Publicity Manager - 'The Skin of Our Teeth'; MUST2011: Director - 'The 39 Steps'2012: Marketing Co-ordinator - 'The Flayed'; Monash University Centre for Theatre and Performance (CTP)2013: Publicity Manager - Columbine; MUST2013: Online Media Manager - 5pounds of Repertory Theatre; 5pound Theatre2014: Marketing Co-ordinator - The Tempest; Monash Shakespeare Company
  • The Bloomshed
    Performer And Producer
    The Bloomshed 2013 - Present
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Australia Council For The Arts
    Peer Assessor
    Australia Council For The Arts May 2017 - Present
    Each year, the Australia Council delivers grant funding for arts organisations and individual artists across the country. Peer assessors bring expertise, knowledge of the arts, and independence from Government to grant decision making. Peer assessment and arm’s length funding have been guiding principles of the Council for more than 40 years. It ensures that grants are offered to artists and arts organisations whose proposals, in competition with those of other applicants and within budget constraints, demonstrate the highest degree of merit against the published assessment criteria.
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  • The Space Company
    Actor, Playwright, Dramaturg
    The Space Company Jan 2016 - Present
    International
    Working alongside Lead Producer of The Space Company Joel Carnegie, I have assisted in the facilitation of freelance radio feature and documentary work for some of the world's most respected media organisations, such as the BBC (UK), CBC (Canada), Deutsche Welle (Germany) and Radio National (Australia). Our largest collaboration to date has been 'Stardust: The Col Brain Story', a live radio cabaret performance which I directed, and was performed live for Geelong After Dark and later broadcast on ABC Radio National. In 2017, 'Stardust' won Silver in two categories (Best Innovation and Best Performance by an Actor) at the New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards. My other involvement in The Space Company has covered a range of production areas, such as pre- and post-development of stories and rehearsal.
  • Platform Youth Arts
    Deputy Chair - Board Of Management
    Platform Youth Arts May 2017 - Jan 2020
    Geelong, Victoria, Australia
    Voluntary position. Executive Board Member from May 2017-April 2018. Deputy Chair from April 2018-January 2020Previously known as Courthouse Youth Arts.
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    Guest Services Manager/Group & School Bookings Co-Ordinator
    Adventure Park Geelong Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
    Geelong, Australia
    Responsibilities included: Provide leadership of the Guest Services, Ticket Gate, Membership Services and Bookings Teams; organise, cater and deliver large-scale events for corporate clients, schools and holiday programs for group sizes 20 - 3000; assist with technological development of custom built ticketing and booking management systems; assist high-level and complex issues and complaints; report to the Managing Directors on sales activity and growth; manage and maintain databases; deliver training programs for staff to support high level customer service and technological skills.
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    Guest Services Supervisor
    Adventure Park Geelong Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
    Required providing leadership of the Guest Services Team; resolving high level issues and complaints; ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of customer support; providing VIP service; rostering; managing corporate clients.
  • Courthouse Youth Arts
    Theatre Programmer And Director, Creative Collective
    Courthouse Youth Arts Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
    Part of the Creative Collective, driving programming and creative output in the theatre field for Geelong youth. Directed the key outcome of the 2015 creative season, 'Voicebox: Lost & Found', which was a roving, experimental performance engaging young local writers, actors, visual artists and dancers between the ages of 14-26 to create a site-specific installation performance at Deakin University's Waterfront Campus. Photos below.
  • Monash Shakespeare Company
    President
    Monash Shakespeare Company Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
    Clayton, Victoria
    Chairing formal Company Committee Meetings, co-ordinating and delivering Company activities and funding full-scale productions, whilst being fully accountable to Company members and the Monash Student Association Clubs and Societies Division through regular reporting.
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  • Monash Shakespeare Company
    Vice President
    Monash Shakespeare Company Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
    Has allowed me to facilitate full-scale productions, as well as gain experience in financial administration, interview processes and formal company committee procedure.
  • Adventure Park, Geelong
    Ticket Gate Team
    Adventure Park, Geelong Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
    Customer service, money handling and complaint management, among other duties.
  • Elevate Education
    Presenter
    Elevate Education May 2013 - Apr 2014
    Delivery of research-driven workshops aimed at high school students, with a focus on educating and improving study techniques in a fun and motivational setting. Required learning scripts and content in a short space of time, and delivering high energy seminars across Victorian High Schools.
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  • Rpr Talent Management
    Actor
    Rpr Talent Management Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
    Melbourne, Australia
    TV and film work, with current credits including appearances on 'Offspring' (Ch10) and 'The Dr Blake Mysteries' (ABC1).
  • Wesley College
    Hockey Coach
    Wesley College Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
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  • Mannix College
    Resident Advisor
    Mannix College Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
    Provided pastoral care for 40+ university students. Also involved event management, policy review and implementation, first aid, mental health first aid, fire warden duties, creation and implementation of a new evacuation procedure and mediation.
  • Loam Restaurant
    Waiter
    Loam Restaurant Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
    Geelong, Australia
    Worked as a waiter/bartender at Loam, winner of Regional Restaurant of the Year (The Age Good Food Guide) under chef Aaron Turner. Responsibilities also included maintaining restaurant presentation.
  • Village Cinemas
    Entertainment Service Provider
    Village Cinemas Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
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  • Bakers Delight
    Sales
    Bakers Delight Jun 2006 - Apr 2008
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Tom Molyneux Skills

Acting Event Management Public Speaking Theatre Improvisation Directing Event Planning Drama Social Media Blogging Sales Operations Mental Health First Aid Sales Management Publicity Sales Customer Service Leadership Performing Arts Community Engagement Community Arts And Cultural Development Community Arts Interpersonal Communication Client Expectations Management Team Leadership Complaint Management Ticketing Systems Voice Acting Promotions Pastoral Care Crisis Counselling Personal Counselling First Aid Sports Coaching Microsoft Office Research Entertainment Management Microsoft Excel Television Advocacy Human Rights Research

Tom Molyneux Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Molyneux

What company does Tom Molyneux work for?

Tom Molyneux works for Monash University

What is Tom Molyneux's role at the current company?

Tom Molyneux's current role is Head of First Nations Programming and Engagement.

What schools did Tom Molyneux attend?

Tom Molyneux attended Agsm @ Unsw Business School, Deakin University, Australian Institute Of Business, Monash University, The Geelong College, Agsm @ Unsw Business School.

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Tom Molyneux has interest in Civil Rights And Social Action, Politics, Education, Environment, Field Hockey (Umpiring), Poverty Alleviation, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights, Arts And Culture.

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Tom Molyneux has skills like Acting, Event Management, Public Speaking, Theatre, Improvisation, Directing, Event Planning, Drama, Social Media, Blogging, Sales Operations, Mental Health First Aid.

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