Public Art Officer - Arts Trail

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

An exciting opportunity exists within the Arts & Culture Department for a Public Art Project Officer to curate, develop and deliver a series of Public Art initiatives for a new Arts Trail leading from Frankston foreshore to McClelland Gallery in Langwarrin.

Your duties will include:

• High level of project management to ensure the Arts Trail is delivered in an effective and timely manner within budget parameters
• Critical and creative expertise to conceptualise, research, develop, and present Public Art outcomes for the trail including sustained engagement with local communities and outcomes that drive visitation to the trail from beyond the region.
• Preparation of artist briefs in addition to coordinating evaluation panels and assessments of Public Art submissions,
• Work with relevant internal departments to achieve objectives in regard to the Frankston Arts Trail, including overall project timeframes, relevant authority approvals and ongoing stakeholder engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with artists, associated groups and key stakeholders to research, develop and produce community responsive and engaging Public Art.
• Ensure that Council’s commissioning and Public Art management practices are aligned with best practice industry standards.

This is a full-time role temporary role until 30 June 2026.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Demonstrate experience in the project management of a range of permanent and ephemeral Public Art commissions.
• Well-developed skills in consultation, negotiation, networking, and communication including with external organisations, the arts industry, community members and business & property owners.
• Apply well-developed and effective artistic rationale to Public Art projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to arts and cultural development at a local level and a strong understanding of the role of Public Art in contributing to a culturally vibrant city
• Be highly organised in order to manage and monitor concurrent elements of the project including timelines,  financial costing and budget preparation. 

This position is a Band 6 currently remunerated between $95,504.35 to $104,914.53

 per annum plus superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity please contact Manager, Arts and Culture Tammy Ryan on 1300 322 322 or via **********@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.