Arts and Libraries Advisor

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a highly organised, collaborative professional to help deliver arts, culture and libraries projects across the Shire. This role offers the chance to translate priorities into tangible community outcomes by guiding strategy implementation and coordinating cross‑sector initiatives.

You will work with diverse stakeholders to plan future library, gallery and public spaces, monitor trends, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Libraries, Creative Arts, Project Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting and delivering strategic projects and initiatives.
• Strong research, planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience across projects involving community, cultural or public spaces.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Council's Library Strategy and Cultural Strategy
• Coordinate public art, cultural and infrastructure projects
• Research and plan future library, gallery and community spaces
• Build strong relationships with community members, stakeholders and industry partners
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to support decision-making
• Monitor emerging trends and best practice across the arts, culture and library sectors
• Support delivery of projects on time, within budget and to a high standard

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Research & analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Public spaces experience

Education

Libraries / Creative Arts / Project Management

Job description

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare opportunity to influence how people experience arts, culture and libraries across the Sutherland Shire.

Working alongside passionate professionals, you'll help bring strategic priorities to life through projects that strengthen community connection, celebrate local identity and create lasting benefits for current and future generations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the implementation of Council's Library Strategy and Cultural Strategy
• Coordinating public art, cultural and infrastructure projects
• Researching and planning future library, gallery and community spaces
• Building strong relationships with community members, stakeholders and industry partners
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to support decision-making
• Monitoring emerging trends and best practice across the arts, culture and library sectors
• Supporting the delivery of projects on time, within budget and to a high standard

About You

You are a highly organised and collaborative professional who combines strong project management skills with a passion for community outcomes. You enjoy turning ideas into action, building meaningful stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects that make a visible impact.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Qualifications in Libraries, Creative Arts, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting and delivering strategic projects and initiatives
• Strong research, planning and analytical skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Experience working across projects involving community, cultural or public spaces
• A current Employee Working with Children Check

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

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