Gallery Leader

The details:

• Maximum Term Full Time (12 months)
• $83,879 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 4 of the MBRC EBA5 Certified Agreement
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Strathpine

About our opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Gallery Leader to join our Cultural Services team at Pine Rivers Art Gallery!  

Reporting to the Galleries Coordinator and working closely with the Team Leader of Exhibitions and Programs, you will supervise the operations of the Pine Rivers Art Gallery that presents a continual exhibition program, integrated with events and public programs, to a diverse audience base. Our vision is a gallery that is a destination for those who love art and a valued asset to the community that surrounds it.

Additionally, you will manage 3 gallery team members and a small cohort of volunteers on a day-to-day basis, including the preparation of rosters. As a natural leader, you will lead team members to achieve a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and innovation. Your standard roster will be Tuesday to Saturday, with a Saturday RDO.

Within our region, Council owns and operates three galleries in Caboolture, Redcliffe and Strathpine that provide our communities and visitors to our region with cultural and connected experiences. Accompanying our diverse and ever-changing exhibition programs are artist talks, workshops, school holiday programs and tours making our galleries the ultimate places to experience, engage and create!

This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours.

About you

We are looking for a natural leader with passion and dedication to art. You will have experience developing art-based programming leveraged from exhibitions as a driver for community connectedness and individual well-being.

You will be innovative and collaborative in your approach to building community engagement and positive experiences and have effective leadership and communication skills to actively engage with our stakeholders, including our residents, creative practitioners and tourists.

You will have the ability to uphold our values to provide effective leadership and strong experience and knowledge in the operations of a visitor-focused cultural facility. The successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• Current Working with children card for child related employment from Blue Card Services
• Tertiary qualification in Cultural Services and/or equivalent experience
• Current C class drivers’ licence

Council embraces the different skills and varied views and experiences of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities and strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

Sound like you? Apply for this exciting opportunity today!

Cultural Services Department

This role sits within our Cultural Services Department, which includes Galleries, Museums, Libraries, Local History, and Cultural Activation. Cultural Services aims to provide engaging leisure and learning experiences by connecting people to resources and each other. We strive for excellence when delivering exhibitions, information, collections, programs and spaces for our community and visitors. Our department employs approximately 220 staff over 16 venues throughout the region.

Position Description

Applicants who do not hold the qualifications outlined in the role description are encouraged to apply if they have an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required for this role.

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the City of Moreton Bay boast beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs, and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all that the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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*Applications close: midnight Monday, 19 February 2024.