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SalaryArts and Cultural Coordinator
- A challenge around every corner
- Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi time
- Salary from $98,304 to $114,033 p/a + super
About Us:
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments. The role is based at Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, a short walk from Roseville train station and parking onsite.
About the Opportunity:
Ku-ring-gai Council seeks an innovative, highly skilled and passionate Arts and Cultural Coordinator to work with our enthusiastic and friendly team of staff at our Art Centre in Gordon.
Reporting to the Manager Library Services, you will partner with the community and Council to market, manage, build and sustain a strong arts community in Ku-ring-gai. Your day-to-day work will involve the operations of the Art Centre, developing creative and expressive events and programs that meet the community's needs and provide effective leadership, coordination and direction for a dedicated team of staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to have a genuine impact on our community.
Your in-depth knowledge and experience in a similar position, enthusiasm for innovation and the ability to lead and implement change will ensure your success in this role!
This role may require some after-hours work for events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on, day-to-day administration of Art Centre in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
- Plan, implement and evaluate relevant creative and expressive arts and cultural programs for adults and children, including term courses, vacation activities, workshops and special events.
- Develop events that respond to the diversity of community and commercial demands for a growing population and that reflect the regional context of the LGA
- Establish and maintain relevant network connections
- Prepare grant applications and projects, and oversee implementation as required
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in arts-related field and/or business administration
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in the development of people to build a culture of service and improvement to the benefit of the community
- Excellent communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, organizational, time management and project management skills
- Capacity to identify and develop new products and programs that are financially viable in a competitive environment
The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998, and the successful applicant is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check
Some of the benefits offered to staff:
- 35 hour working week
- Flexible Working Arrangements available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
How to apply:
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more?
Please contact Michelle Swan-Beardmore, Manager, Library Services on 0466 264 324
Closes: 11:30pm, Tuesday 18 October 2022
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
