Arts Programs Lead

Randwick City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Randwick City Council in Sydney's eastern beaches seeks an Arts Programs Lead to join the Arts & Culture Team. You will develop and deliver innovative arts programs, exhibitions and events reflecting community identity while maintaining best-practice standards.

You will strengthen access to Council spaces, build networks, and support local cultural sector capacity through collaboration and delivery. The role is permanent full-time (35 hours per week) with salary $112,422–$129,285 plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for arts and cultural programming.
• Expertise in planning, delivering and evaluating arts programs and events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative arts programs, exhibitions and events which reflect the cultural identity and needs of the community. Programs should be in alignment with models of best practice and industry standards.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary creative access to diverse Council-owned spaces and regularly seek ways to strengthen models of creative access.
• Strengthen local sector capacity through information sharing, community building, creative networking, and program design and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Multitasking

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Closing date:

11:59pm AEST on 17 September 2026

Status:

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary:

$112,422 to $129,285 per annum + 12% Superannuation

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Arts & Culture Team is seeking an Arts Programs Lead to join the team.

Purpose:

The Arts Programs Lead is part of a dedicated and passionate Arts and Culture team within the Culture and Place business unit. The Arts Programs Lead plays a key role in supporting and fostering the development and delivery of diverse creative programs, spaces and initiatives in alignment with Randwick Council’s Arts & Culture Strategy.

About the role:

• Develop and deliver innovative arts programs, exhibitions and events which reflect the cultural identity and needs of the community. Programs should be in alignment with models of best practice and industry standards.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary creative access to diverse Council-owned spaces and regularly seek ways to strengthen models of creative access.
• Strengthen local sector capacity through information sharing, community building, creative networking, and program design and delivery.

About you:

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for arts and cultural programming.
• Expertise in planning, delivering and evaluating arts programs and events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Roxanne Fea, Manager Culture and Place on 0447 322 194.