Public Art & Placemaking Coordinator

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

56 AUD/hour

12% superannuation

Annual leave options

Salary sacrificing options

Lifestyle benefits program

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing initiatives

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a passionate Public Art Officer to lead public art and placemaking projects within Artspace Mackay and the Major Venues Program. You will coordinate development, implementation and promotion of public art, while advising on collection management and policy.

The role combines creativity with project management and stakeholder engagement to deliver community outcomes and strengthen local identity across the Mackay region.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Fine Art, Art History, Visual Arts or a related discipline.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence (or ability to transfer an interstate licence within three months).
• Demonstrated experience in public art management.
• Strong written communication skills, including report and submission writing.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Highly developed organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer applications.
• Knowledge of the visual arts sector, public art practice and funding environments.
• Understanding of cultural protocols when working with Indigenous and multicultural communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, development and delivery of public art and placemaking projects.
• Research opportunities and suitable locations for public art installations.
• Develop project briefs and manage artist procurement and selection processes.
• Negotiate and administer artist contracts.
• Project manage public art installations and de-installations.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant submissions.
• Coordinate the maintenance and preservation of Council's public art collection.
• Support the acquisition and deaccessioning of artworks in accordance with Council policies.
• Provide expert advice on public art matters across Council and the community.
• Review and contribute to public art strategies, policies and procedures.
• Represent Council at industry, community and professional forums as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Fine Art, Art History or Visual Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a passionate Public Art Officer to lead public art and placemaking projects within Artspace Mackay and the Major Venues Program. You will coordinate development, implementation and promotion of public art, while advising on collection management and policy.

The role combines creativity with project management and stakeholder engagement to deliver community outcomes and strengthen local identity across the Mackay region.