Coordinator Arts, Culture And Visitor Economy

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Leongatha

Hybrid

AUD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working
Rostered Days Off
Training and development
Diversity & Inclusion
Health & wellbeing programs
Career paths
Mentoring & coaching
Employee Assistance Program
Additional leave
Salary increments

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking an experienced leader to coordinate and deliver Arts, Culture and Visitor Economy initiatives. The role provides leadership across Arts, Culture, Visitor Economy and Coal Creek Community Park and Museum teams, driving strategic initiatives to enhance arts identity and visitor experiences.

The role offers a fixed term, two-year contract with a Band 8 salary of AU$122,701.83 plus 12% superannuation, and flexible/hybrid working options.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in arts development, community development, visitor economy, tourism, marketing or communications.
  • Experience leading diverse teams and managing budgets.
  • Strong stakeholder management and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Strategy and Visitor Economy Strategy.
  • Support initiatives that strengthen community arts development and tourism.
  • Drive projects within the Coal Creek Community Park & Museum strategic plan.
  • Deliver initiatives that promote South Gippsland's visitor economy assets and experiences.
  • Lead and support diverse teams.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Budget management
Stakeholder engagement
Change management
Driver licence

Education

Arts development / community development qualification

Job description

Coordinator Arts, Culture And Visitor Economy

South Gippsland Shire is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to coordinate and drive the delivery our Arts, Culture, and Visitor Economy initiatives. This role provides leadership across the Arts and Culture, Visitor Economy, and Coal Creek Community Park and Museum teams. You will play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives that enhance South Gippsland's arts and cultural identity, highlight visitor experiences and support the creative community across the region.

  • Fixed Term, Two Year Contract
  • Band 8 $122,701.83 + 12% Superannuation
  • Flexible and Hybrid working options available

As Coordinator Arts, Culture & Visitor Economy, you will:

  • Lead the implementation of Council's Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Strategy and Visitor Economy Strategy.
  • Support initiatives that strengthen community arts development, public and cultural collection management, creative industries and sustainable tourism.
  • Drive projects and initiatives identified within the Coal Creek Community Park & Museum strategic plan.
  • Deliver initiatives that promote and market South Gippsland's significant visitor economy assets and experiences.
  • Lead and support diverse teams.
ABOUT THE ROLE

South Gippsland Shire is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to coordinate and drive the delivery our Arts, Culture, and Visitor Economy initiatives. This role provides leadership across the Arts and Culture, Visitor Economy, and Coal Creek Community Park and Museum teams. You will play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives that enhance South Gippsland's arts and cultural identity, highlight visitor experiences and support the creative community across the region.

  • Fixed Term, Two Year Contract
  • Band 8 $122,701.83 + 12% Superannuation
  • Flexible and Hybrid working options available

As Coordinator Arts, Culture & Visitor Economy, you will:

  • Lead the implementation of Council's Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Strategy and Visitor Economy Strategy.
  • Support initiatives that strengthen community arts development, public and cultural collection management, creative industries and sustainable tourism.
  • Drive projects and initiatives identified within the Coal Creek Community Park & Museum strategic plan.
  • Deliver initiatives that promote and market South Gippsland's significant visitor economy assets and experiences.
  • Lead and support diverse teams.
ABOUT YOU

You will be a collaborative and strategic leader with demonstrated experience in managing people, projects and community - focused initiatives. To be successful in this role you will bring:

  • A tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in arts development, community development, visitor economy, tourism, marketing or communications.
  • Experience leading diverse teams.
  • Strong project and change management experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing creative industries, community arts and events and tourism.
  • The ability to develop, manage and monitor budgets.
  • Strong community engagement and stakeholder management skills.
  • A current Victorian Driver Licence and Working With Children Check.
ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
  • Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Rostered Days Off offered forfull time roles
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
  • Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
  • Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
  • Mentoring, coaching and secondments
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
  • Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
CLOSING DATE

Applications close Midnight Monday 26th October 2026.

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Sophie Dixon, Manager Community, Customer & Visitor on 0418 949 ***

NEXT STEPS

All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9*** and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9*** or email **************@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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