Arts and Libraries Advisor

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Fitness passport

Employee assistance programme

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Careers at Council in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an experienced Arts and Libraries Advisor to support the strategic development and delivery of initiatives across libraries, arts and cultural services. You’ll help deliver public art projects, plan future library and cultural spaces, and engage with stakeholders to create vibrant places that foster learning, creativity and connection.

Join a team that shapes how the community experiences arts and libraries, working on priorities that strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience 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 working across projects involving community, cultural or public spaces.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Community development

Research & analysis

Planning

Libraries experience

Education

Libraries / Creative Arts / Project Management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Shape the Places Where Community Comes to Life

We're looking for an experienced and passionateArts and Libraries Advisorto support the strategic development and delivery of key initiatives across our libraries, arts and cultural services.

Working across a diverse portfolio, you'll help deliver public art projects, contribute to the planning of future library and cultural spaces, and engage with stakeholders and the community to create vibrant places that encourage learning, creativity and connection.

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!

• Package:$97,609 - $103,469 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Hours of work:Permanent full-time.Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.