Public Art Programs Officer

Description:

About the role
Yarra Ranges Council is looking for a Public Art Programs Officer to join our team. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of engaging public programs, activations, and events. You will develop promotional strategies and collateral to support these programs, leveraging your strong local, regional, and national networks to produce ambitious programming that engages diverse audiences and creates positive community outcomes with potential for commercial returns.
Full-time temporary position (secondment backfill) until 27 March 2026.Band 6 role with a salary range between $95,565 and $104,167 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation.Support work-life balance with a fortnightly or monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.Generous leave options including cultural and ceremonial leave, and menstrual and menopause leave.
Key responsibilities:
Plan and deliver permanent and temporary public art programs, including the ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk project in the Dandenong Ranges.Work closely with the ngurrak barring Cultural Lead and Public Art Working Group as part of the wider Economy, Tourism and Culture team.Support the public artworks installation process by maintaining accurate records and documentation.Develop, write, and scope art project briefs and activations in consultation with stakeholders and design professionals.Identify funding opportunities, prepare grant submissions, and manage the grant funding acquittal process.Collaborate with the Destination Marketing & Communications Coordinator to design and build the ngurrak barring website, liaising with artists for content.Work with Aboriginal Elders, local community members, and Council colleagues to deliver the public art program.
Experience and skills we’re looking for
Tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in public art programming, cultural project management or creative production roles.A strong understanding of public programming, activations, events management, and community engagement involving multiple stakeholders, within the context of public art, placemaking and participatory art projects.Strong cultural awareness and proven experience engaging with First Nations artistic and cultural practices, as well as First Nations communities.Skills in communication, including writing associated with activations, program proposals, reports, marketing, social media content and grant applications.
If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.
How to apply
Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application.
In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 27 April 2025.
Contact person: Marie Allaman, ngurrak barring Cultural Lead, 03 9294 6873.
If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at careers@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.
Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. This role will require a police check.
About Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.
Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.