Arts Officer

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 Hours
• Salary: From $94,439.11 plus superannuation
• Position Brief - Arts Officer

Are you passionate about supporting artists and exhibitions, delivering engaging cultural programs and creating meaningful community experiences? We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Arts Officer to join our Arts and Culture team and play a key role in delivering innovative arts initiatives that enrich our community.

About the role

As an Arts Officer, you'll play a key role in the coordination and delivery of arts and cultural programs, projects and community activations that align with the City's cultural vision. Working collaboratively with artists, arts organisations, community groups and internal stakeholders, you'll support the delivery of initiatives that foster creativity, celebrate local talent and strengthen community connections.

You will support the day-to-day operations of the Creative Spaces, including customer service, youth arts programming and artist liaison. You'll coordinate artist engagement, event logistics, promotional activities, program administration and evaluation, contributing to meaningful cultural outcomes across the City. You will hold a key role in the management of the gallery and exhibition program, including the installation of artwork. This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to special projects, represent the City at arts events and exhibitions, and support the ongoing improvement of arts and cultural programs through planning, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

About you

We're looking for someone who is collaborative, creative and highly organised, with a genuine passion for arts and culture and prior experience and expertise in visual arts. You enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

You will bring:

• Experience coordinating arts, cultural or community programs, projects or events.
• Practical knowledge of visual artforms and practices
•  Experience in installation or prior experience in gallery assistant roles
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and project coordination abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and promotional content.
• The ability to work collaboratively while also managing tasks independently.
• Sound problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality community outcomes through the arts.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with young people.
• Experience in curation and public programming.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align to the position responsibilities within the position brief.

Contact Person Carly Barnes

Contact Email cbarnes@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Monday 3rd August @ 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

This listing was sourced from 4dayweek.io.