Section Leader Cultural Services

Coffs Harbour City Council; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 8,431,000 - 9,079,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 130K–140K

12% superannuation

Leaseback vehicle options

Full-time 35 hours/week

Flexible work arrangements and leave

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an accomplished leader to guide the Cultural Services Section and shape experiences that connect, inspire and enrich our community. You will oversee libraries, arts and museums, cultural programs and community engagement, leading diverse teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents and visitors.

You will coach leaders, drive accountability, manage budgets and resources, and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture that thrives on change and

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to balance strategic direction with operational delivery.
• Experience in cultural services, libraries, museums or galleries is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Coffs Harbour Libraries, Yarrila Arts and Museum, and cultural programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, set direction and harness specialist expertise to deliver outcomes for residents and visitors.
• Coach and develop leaders, foster accountability, drive change and build a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Change management

Financial management

Job description

See below the full advertisement for this position, outlining the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Reference: 6945368

• Lead talented specialists delivering library, museum, gallery, cultural and community programs
• Shape an inclusive, high-performing culture and guide services through their next stage of development
• Bring your leadership expertise, even if your career has not followed a traditional cultural services pathway

About the role

This is an opportunity for an accomplished and people-focused leader to guide the City's Cultural Services Section and help shape experiences that connect, inspire and enrich our community.

Reporting to the Group Leader Events, Sport and Cultural Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Coffs Harbour Libraries, Yarrila Arts and Museum, cultural programs, community engagement and associated facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, establish clear direction and ensure specialist expertise is harnessed to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents and visitors.

Your success will be measured not simply by your technical knowledge of the cultural sector, but by your ability to build trust, unite people around a shared purpose and create the conditions in which talented professionals can do their best work. You will coach and develop leaders, encourage accountability, lead change and foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

If you are an experienced leader who knows how to bring out the best in people, build strong teams and lead successfully through change, we want to hear from you. You will have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, creating a culture of trust, accountability and high performance, and empowering subject matter experts to deliver great outcomes. You will be a confident communicator and relationship builder, with the ability to balance strategic direction with operational delivery, financial management and community expectations.

While experience within cultural services, libraries, museums or galleries would be valuable, it is your leadership capability, strategic thinking and ability to lead talented specialists that will set you apart.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary around $130K - $140K, depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Leaseback vehicle options available
• Permanent, full-time position of 35 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Please reach out to Sharon McDougall, Group Leader Events, Sport and Cultural Services on [e-mail] or via phone [phone] to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at [e-mail]

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.