Cultural Programs & Events Lead

Kiama Municipal Council; Municipality of Kiama; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and lap top

Job summary

Kiama Council is seeking a Cultural Development and Events Lead to join the Community Outcomes team. This role will lead delivering key arts and cultural initiatives while assisting to plan and deliver major and community events, creating engaging cultural programs and vibrant community experiences.

The position is a Temporary Full-Time Parental Leave Relief role (35 hours/week) with an annual salary from $90,493 to $99,768.54, plus phone and laptop.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, Community Development or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in arts and cultural development, creative industries, events, tourism or community development.
• Experience coordinating and delivering community, cultural and major events, programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills, including planning, budgeting, reporting and managing competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, community groups, artists, performers, event organisers, sponsors and local businesses while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify, secure and administer grants, sponsorship, partnerships and funding programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and contemporary business systems.
• Current Class C Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver Council's priority arts, cultural and creative industry programs and initiatives
• Manage the Old Fire Station annual exhibition program, including managing inquiries, bookings, payments, and any issues with bump-in and out
• Secure and administer grants, sponsorships and partnership opportunities
• Assist with the coordination and promotion of community, cultural and tourism-related events and activations
• Support the delivery of Council-led events, public art commitments, workshops and funding programs
• Develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships across the community, arts, tourism and events sectors
• Represent Council on relevant networks, committees and industry forums.

Skills

Arts & cultural development

Event coordination

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Grant funding & sponsorship

Microsoft Office

Driver licence

Education

Event Management

Tourism

Arts & Cultural Development

Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiama Council is seeking a Cultural Development and Events Lead to join the Community Outcomes team. This role will lead delivering key arts and cultural initiatives while assisting to plan and deliver major and community events, creating engaging cultural programs and vibrant community experiences.

The position is a Temporary Full-Time Parental Leave Relief role (35 hours/week) with an annual salary from $90,493 to $99,768.54, plus phone and laptop.