Cultural Programs Coordinator

Council Jobs; Lane Cove; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid options

Annual performance reviews

Professional development and training

Employee wellness program

Discounted gym memberships

Flexi Time system (9 day fortnight)

Job summary

Council Jobs in Lane Cove, NSW, seeks a coordinator to lead cultural programs and community events that celebrate a unique local identity. You will manage delivery, creative direction, and partnerships to bring arts, culture, and public events to life.

The role requires WWCC clearance, ability to work after hours, and a degree in Arts/Communications or equivalent experience in cultural development. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current 'Paid Worker - Working with Children Check' Clearance (NSW).
• Ability to attend out-of-hours events as required.
• Degree in Arts or Communications or relevant experience in cultural development/events management.
• Significant understanding of processes involved in delivering community cultural development programs including public events, place-making initiatives, cultural programs and public art.
• Proven experience in providing creative direction for marketing events and cultural projects.
• Significant experience in managing outdoor events and live performances.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Highly-developed organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direction and delivery of cultural programs and community events.
• Promote community culture with a unique identity.
• Lead creative direction for marketing events and cultural projects.

Skills

Paid Worker - Working with Children

Out-of-hours events

Communication

Organisational

Creative direction

Event management

Public events

Place-making

Cultural programs

Public art

Marketing events

Managing outdoor events

Work under pressure

Education

Degree in Arts or Communications or relevant experience in cultural development/events management

Job description

Team:Communications and Cultural Programs

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $94,029 - $98,723 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

You will be responsible for coordinating the direction and delivery of Council's cultural programs including arts, cultural and community events that promote the community rich in culture with a unique identity.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A current 'Paid Worker - Working with Children Check' Clearance (NSW).
• An ability to attend out of-hours-events as required.
• Degree in Arts or Communications or relevant experience in cultural development/events management.
• Significant understanding of the processes involved in delivering and implementing community cultural development programs including public events, place-making initiatives, cultural programs and public art.
• Proven experience in providing creative direction for marketing events and cultural projects.
• Significant experience in managing outdoor events and live performances.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Highly-developed organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure

What we offer

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensiveprofessional development and training.
• Employeewellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to Council's Flexi Time system including the ability to work a 9 day fortnight.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

Weare a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Please Note: This position is subject to obtaining a National Police Check.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.