Arts & Culture Programs Lead for Community Impact

City of Tea Tree Gully; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking an experienced Arts & Culture Development Coordinator to lead creative programs, events and exhibitions that engage the community. The role involves managing partnerships with artists and organisations and delivering opportunities for participation and connection across Gallery 1855 and Council events.

You will work with a collaborative team, lead volunteers, and drive the Arts and Culture Plan to enrich community life with innovative, inclusive programs.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering arts and cultural programs, events, workshops and exhibitions.
• Strong understanding of exhibition management and artwork handling practices.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and facilitate groups.
• Experience leading, supporting and motivating volunteers, artists and community participants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver and evaluate arts and cultural development initiatives for the local community, including programs through Gallery 1855.
• Drive the implementation of Council's Arts and Culture Plan.
• Build and maintain partnerships with artists, cultural organisations and community groups.
• Create opportunities for community participation, creative expression and cultural engagement.
• Coordinate workshops, exhibitions, events and other cultural initiatives.
• Lead, support and develop a team of volunteers.
• Manage projects, contractors and program delivery to achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Arts programming

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Volunteer leadership

Exhibition management

Job description

City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking an experienced Arts & Culture Development Coordinator to lead creative programs, events and exhibitions that engage the community. The role involves managing partnerships with artists and organisations and delivering opportunities for participation and connection across Gallery 1855 and Council events.

You will work with a collaborative team, lead volunteers, and drive the Arts and Culture Plan to enrich community life with innovative, inclusive programs.