Coordinator – Arts and Culture

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 amotivated and detail‑driven Coordinator – Arts and Culture, that manages the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery and Art Collection. Help drive and grow arts, history, and cultural activity within the Banana Shire.

Key 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 Banana Shire communities to have access to creative opportunities, initiatives, and experiences.
• Design and deliver Shire wide public programs.
• Provide Council with expert arts, history, and culture advice.
• Manage the operational requirements of the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery.
• Program, plan, and deliver an agreed schedule of exhibitions.
• Support the growth and development of creative communities within the Shire.
• Lead the delivery of the annual Brigalow Art’s Festival.
• Effectively manage the Council’s art collection and acquisitions program.
• Establish and maintain effective networks with a range of stakeholders and partners.
• Manage the recruitment, training, rostering, and ongoing leadership of the Art Gallery volunteer team.
• Support the effective delivery of the Regional Arts Development Fund.
• Identify, prepare, and submit applications for relevant funding opportunities.
• Prepare and submit relevant internal and external reports.
• Assist with planning and developing Council run promotional, heritage, and cultural events.
• Support the delivery of Council run events (e.g. Australia Day)
• Plan and monitor operational and project budgets.
• Manage the development, scheduling and delivery of content for Arts and Culture via Council’s website and relevant social media platforms.
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations.
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility, and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information.

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing an art gallery or in the collation, maintenance, and restoration process 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 that demonstrate the ability to engage with a range of people from diverse groups and build and maintain relationships.
• High level of oral and written communication skills including strong negotiation, interpretation, and report writing skills.
• High standard of keyboard and computer skills including working knowledge of the MS Office suite of programs and graphic arts and design programs such as Photoshop.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deadlines and use initiative within set guidelines.

Sound knowledge of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices

Why Join Us?

At Banana Shire Council, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the community. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment that values: