Public Programs Coordinator — Arts Education

Cairns Art Gallery; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Art Gallery is seeking a creative, organised and people-focused Public Programs Coordinator to join our team. The role involves developing engaging programs for visitors, schools and the wider community, coordinating logistics, budgets and partnerships.

You will work with artists and educators, facilitate workshops, and contribute ideas to ensure programs are delivered to a high standard while supporting learning and participation across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and 2+ years' relevant experience.
• Experience teaching or facilitating art workshops.
• Knowledge of Australian art history and contemporary practices.
• Experience delivering public programs for schools or community groups.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple programs.
• Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the Gallery's annual public programs calendar, including workshops, classes, tours and school programs.
• Develop programs that respond to the interests and needs of diverse audiences and align with the Gallery's strategic objectives.
• Work with visiting artists, teachers and facilitators to coordinate engaging and well‑organised programs.
• Coordinate required logistics to ensure programs run smoothly, including purchasing materials within budget and overseeing the bookings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community organisations and external partners to grow participation and engagement.
• Assist with the recruitment, induction and supervision of volunteers, work experience students and casual workshop facilitators.
• Assist with the coordination of school and public tour bookings and liaising with tour organisations.
• Manage program budgets, invoicing, purchase orders and expenditure reporting using Xero.
• Assist with delivery of workshops and have the ability to teach in the event of teacher illness.
• Provide timely content and information to the Gallery's marketing team to promote programs and events.

Skills

Program facilitation

Organisational skills

Communication

Art education experience

Blue Card

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

Cairns Art Gallery is seeking a creative, organised and people-focused Public Programs Coordinator to join our team. The role involves developing engaging programs for visitors, schools and the wider community, coordinating logistics, budgets and partnerships.

You will work with artists and educators, facilitate workshops, and contribute ideas to ensure programs are delivered to a high standard while supporting learning and participation across diverse audiences.