Education and Public Programs Officer

Burnie City Council; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnie City Council is seeking a creative education professional to work across Burnie Regional Museum, Burnie Regional Art Gallery and performing arts programs, connecting our collections and performances with the community.

You will develop and deliver engaging education and public programs, build relationships with schools and community organisations, and coordinate tours, workshops and family activities to broaden arts participation in the region, while collaborating with artists, volunteers

Qualifications

• Qualifications or experience in education, arts, museums or cultural development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver education and public programs across Burnie Arts.
• Coordinate school visits, tours, workshops and curriculum-linked learning experiences.
• Build relationships with schools and community organisations.
• Coordinate public programs, talks, demonstrations, family activities and community events.
• Work with artists, volunteers and Friends groups to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Education programs

Public engagement

Relationship building

Event coordination

Communication skills

Education

Education or arts degree

Job description

Applications closing on 22 November 2026, 05:00 PM

Bring creativity, learning and community together!

Are you passionate about arts, culture, education and creating engaging experiences for people of all ages?

Working across the Burnie Regional Museum, Burnie Regional Art Gallery and performing arts and events programs, you will play an important role in connecting our collections, exhibitions and performances with the community.

What you will be doing

This is a varied role where no two days need to look the same! You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and deliver engaging education and public programs across Burnie Arts.
• Build relationships with schools, teachers, education providers and community organisations.
• Coordinate school visits, guided tours, workshops and curriculum-linked learning experiences.
• Create opportunities for children, young people and families to connect with arts, history and culture.
• Coordinate public programs, talks, demonstrations, family activities and community events.
• Work alongside artists, performers, volunteers and community groups to bring ideas to life.
• Support our Friends groups and volunteers to strengthen community involvement.
• Explore new opportunities to grow audiences and encourage greater participation in Burnie Arts.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is creative, organised and enjoys bringing people together. You will have:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, arts, museums, cultural development, community development or a related field.
• Experience developing and delivering education programs, public programs or community engagement initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.
• A genuine interest in making arts and culture accessible and inclusive for everyone.
• The ability to work independently while being a collaborative team member.

Experience working with children, young people and diverse community audiences will be highly regarded.

Why join Burnie City Council?

You will be part of a team that plays an important role in bringing creativity, culture and community together across the North-West.

This is an opportunity to turn ideas into experiences, build meaningful partnerships and help make Burnie Arts an accessible and vibrant place for people to connect, learn and participate.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration and National Police Clearance, and provide qualification verification.

Ready to bring your creativity and ideas to Burnie Arts?

As part of our commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

For confidential enquiries please contact our People and Safety team on [phone] or email [e-mail]