Arts & Culture Program Lead - Gallery & Community

Banana Shire Council; Biloela; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a motivated Coordinator – Arts and Culture to manage the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery and Art Collection, and to grow arts, history, and cultural activity across the Shire. The role involves developing strategies, delivering exhibitions, coordinating events like Brigalow Art’s Festival, managing staff and volunteers, and securing funding for cultural projects.

You will work with diverse communities and partners to provide access to creative opportunities and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing an art gallery or in the collation, maintenance, and restoration of art collections.
• Experience in exhibition and event management.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting community capacity building.
• Engage with communities to analyse needs and develop projects that address identified needs.
• Well-developed people leadership skills with diverse groups.
• High level of oral and written communication including negotiation and report writing.
• Proficient in MS Office and Photoshop or similar graphic design tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and implementation of an Arts and Culture strategy for the Banana Shire.
• Support the delivery of public art and mural projects.
• Support communities to access creative opportunities and experiences.
• Design and deliver Shire-wide public programs.
• Provide Council with expert arts, history, and culture advice.
• Manage operational requirements of the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery.
• Program, plan and deliver an agreed schedule of exhibitions.
• Lead the delivery of the Brigalow Art’s Festival.
• Manage the Council’s art collection and acquisitions program.
• Establish and maintain networks with stakeholders and partners.
• Recruit, train, rostering, and lead the Gallery volunteer team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Community engagement

Project planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor degree in Arts, Museums or related field

Tools

MS Office

Graphic design (Photoshop)

Job description

Banana Shire Council is seeking a motivated Coordinator – Arts and Culture to manage the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery and Art Collection, and to grow arts, history, and cultural activity across the Shire. The role involves developing strategies, delivering exhibitions, coordinating events like Brigalow Art’s Festival, managing staff and volunteers, and securing funding for cultural projects.

You will work with diverse communities and partners to provide access to creative opportunities and