Cultural Programs Coordinator

Careers at Council; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development

Wellness program

Flexi Time

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Council is seeking a skilled professional to coordinate the direction and delivery of cultural programs, arts and community events in Lane Cove. The role requires leadership in cultural development and the ability to manage multiple events and projects with a focus on community identity.

You will engage with outdoor events, live performances, and marketing projects while working within a collaborative team. A WWC clearance and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience delivering community cultural development programs including public events and place-making.
• Creativity in directing marketing events and cultural projects.
• Experience managing outdoor events and live performances.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the direction and delivery of Council's cultural programs, including arts, cultural and community events.
• Promote the community rich in culture with a unique identity.

Job description

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

We
are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have
access to:

• Flexible
  work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annual
  performance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensive
  professional development and training.
• Employee
  wellness 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

Located
on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a
leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our
residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers
children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

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

Team:Communications and Cultural Programs

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

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

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Sarah Corry on (02) 9911 3***.

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.