Arts Programs Officer | Full-Time Temporary With A Possibility Of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

artsACT, part of the ACT Government's Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, invites applications for an Arts Programs Officer. This full-time temporary role supports the coordination and delivery of funding initiatives, including the ACT Arts Fund, helping communities and the sector thrive in Canberra.

The successful candidate will administer grants, analyse reports, process payments and monitor agreements, while working with the Assistant Director and team to manage

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are highly organised and analytical with strong coordination skills.
• Experience in grants administration or program delivery is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer grants programs and ACT Arts Fund processes.
• Assess reports, analyse information, and monitor grant agreements.
• Process payments and support program delivery across initiatives.
• Provide high-level support to the Assistant Director and team.

Skills

Organisation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Arts Programs Officer Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: Are you passionate about supporting the arts and engaging with Canberra's vibrant creative community?

This is an exciting opportunity to connect and engage with the local arts community and sector, supporting the delivery of the ACT Arts Fund.

artsACT is part of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate within the Economic Development Division. As the ACT Government's arts agency, we provide policy and funding advice to government; manage the ACT Arts Fund and a range of other arts development and funding initiatives; manage the ACT Government public art collection of over 100 artworks; oversight and policy responsibility for community arts facilities; and maintain links with other arts and cultural organisations in Australia and internationally.

About the role

This position is responsible for administering the ACT Arts Fund and a range of other arts development and funding initiatives, contributing to the development of evidence-based arts policy in the ACT.

The Programs Officer, Arts Programs supports the coordination and delivery of key programs, projects and funding initiatives across artsACT. The role contributes to the effective administration of grants programs and provides high-level support to the Assistant Director, Director and, where required, the broader artsACT team.

The Arts Programs team experiences fluctuating workloads and requires a flexible and adaptable team member who can effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

A key aspect of the position is the administration of funding programs, including assessing reports, analysing information, processing payments and monitoring grant agreements.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and possess strong analytical, administrative, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. They will demonstrate sound judgement, a collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .