Producer Creative Programs

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from AU$18.65/week

Job summary

Inner West Council seeks a dynamic leader to head the Creative Communities team, delivering imaginative arts projects, cultural programs and community initiatives that unite residents. You will drive public art, artist development and inclusive programs that reflect Sydney’s diverse communities.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in arts, education or community development, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven ability to secure grants and report to Council.

Qualifications

• Experience managing arts projects and community initiatives to promote social inclusion.
• Understanding of arts industry and placemaking relevant to the creative sector.
• Ability to write arts and community grants, submissions and council reports.
• Strong interpersonal and public presentation skills for engaging diverse communities.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to improve processes using ICTs.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders and managing cultural programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of imaginative projects, cultural programs and community initiatives.
• Create opportunities for diverse communities to connect, celebrate and contribute to local culture.
• Collaborate with Creative Communities team to align with council priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Arts, Education, or Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Electronic newsletters

ICT applications

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

As part of the Creative Communities team, you'll lead the delivery of imaginative projects, cultural programs and community initiatives that bring people together. From public art projects to artist development, you'll create opportunities for diverse communities to connect, celebrate and contribute to a vibrant local culture.

Please read the Position Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$95,769.44 - $108,723.16 p.a. + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Arts, Education, Community Development or a similar relevant qualification and/ or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in the management of arts projects, cultural and community-based projects and stakeholders to facilitate social inclusion and cultural outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of the arts industry, community sector, cultural development and/or public art and placemaking and issues relevant to the creative sector.
• Ability to assess community and sector needs and provide specialist information, liaison, advocacy and support for a diverse range of arts, cultural and community organisations, groups and practitioners; and the ability to write arts and community grants, submissions and Council reports
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, and in engaging diverse communities, including public presentation and meeting skills.
• High level analytical and problem solving skills with the capacity to inspire or support innovative thinking and continuous improvement, along withcomputer skills and capacity to manage electronic newsletters, databases and ict applications.

Enquiries

Josephine Touma, Executive Producer Creative Programs on 9392 5680

Closing Date

Sunday 1 November 2026, 11:30PM

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

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