Program Officer - Museum and Gallery

Hawkesbury City Council; Colo Heights; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport Option

On-Site Parking

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor, NSW, is seeking a passionate arts & culture professional to research, develop and deliver innovative programs and events for regional visitors.

You will engage diverse audiences, build partnerships with local stakeholders and manage projects end-to-end to support accessible, inclusive cultural experiences in the Hawkesbury region.

Qualifications

• Related tertiary qualifications in arts or education.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in arts education or public programs.
• Experience in project coordination and planning.
• Knowledge of NSW History and Creative Arts syllabuses.
• WWCC and Australian working rights.
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Experience using social media to engage audiences (desirable)
• Experience in small multidisciplinary teams (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and deliver innovative programs, events and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and communities across Windsor and region.
• Manage projects and timelines to meet deadlines.
• Support accessibility and inclusion in cultural programs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Audience engagement

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Related tertiary qualifications

2+ years’ experience in arts education/public programs

Job description

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Part time / 21 hours per week
• Pro Rata Salary from $55K per annum
• Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within the Arts and Culture sector in the vibrant region of Western Sydney. Based in Windsor, NSW, and reporting to the Gallery and Museum Coordinator, the purpose of this role is to research, develop and deliver innovative, multidisciplinary, inclusive and accessible programs, events and audience engagement with the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s visitors.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You will have excellent organisational, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to complete tasks within deadlines. You will be passionate about engaging with diverse audiences and developing effective programs as well as proven capability to foster community participation, access and engagement.

Essential Criteria

• Related tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant field such as arts education, public programs, museums studies, and or visual arts
• Experience in project coordination including the proven ability to plan projects effectively and achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing innovative and structured learning programs and resources for diverse audiences such as youth, CALD, mature, disability/access
• Demonstrated experience in primary and/or secondary education and a good knowledge of NSW History and Creative Arts syllabuses
• Knowledge of current research arising in education, Gallery/Museum based learning and or an understanding of museum standards and the gallery/museum sector
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate
• Demonstrated experience to work with social media and online resources to effectively engage audiences
• Demonstrated experience to work in small multi-disciplinary team, with limited resources and supervision

The Rewards

Working at Hawkesbury Council has exciting benefits for our team members, including:

• Great working environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

Applications close Sunday, 25th October 2026

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.