Arts and Cultural Officer
Job No:
143798
Location:
Tenterfield
- Are you a creative individual wanting to leave a long-lasting legacy in our community's arts and culture space?
- Relocate to picturesque Tenterfield and enjoy the country lifestyle it has to offer!
- Enjoy a unique opportunity to be creative, innovative and think outside the box!
- Great benefits on offer including relocation assistance, a 9-day fortnight and annual performance appraisals and award increases!
Join our ecosystem of experts
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Arts and Cultural Officer to join our agile team and innovative ecosystem of experts. Reporting to the Manager Arts Culture and Library Services, you will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Council's School of Arts Facility, along with the planning and delivering of arts and cultural initiatives throughout Tenterfield Shire.
As Arts and Cultural Officer, you will also manage the front-line operation of the Museum, Cinema and Theatre, which include programming, promotion, "bump in/out" film and performance selection and presentation. You will be responsible for reporting and overseeing the statistical and performance reporting of retail cinema, theatre, museum and commodity sales, tally sales and admissions and the competent management and balance of sales and cash floats.
You will not do all this creative and operational work alone! You will also have the opportunity to mentor a team of volunteers and support staff and develop their work roster.
To view the full position description, click here.
Fantastic benefits on offer
You will receive an attractive remuneration circa $63,457.68 – $64,452.96 (negotiable on qualifications, skills and experience) inclusive of super.
Working within the arts and culture division of the Council, you are encouraged to have the freedom to be creative and develop ideas and implement solutions in arts, history, heritage and educational events and activities. We offer a supportive and balanced workplace with fantastic benefits to help you enjoy life in the local community, such as:
- Relocation assistance (negotiated for the right candidate);
- A 9-day Fortnight (35-hour working week);
- Annual Performance appraisals and award increases;
- Annual uniform allowance;
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives;
- On-site Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to on-site Counsellors, coaches, psychologists;
- Ongoing professional development and career growth; and
- 15 days accumulative sick leave.
Our people tell us that our values and behaviours are one of the best benefits of working with Tenterfield Shire Council. They are:
- Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
- Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
- Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
- Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
- Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.
What we need from you
We are now looking for an adaptable and resilient team player who is agile in their approach and can show initiative and think outside the box. You will possess demonstrated experience working in facilities and events management and know public art, art engagement and cultural practices. Although not essential, qualifications in event management or equivalent are highly desirable.
This opportunity will require that you work very closely with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and the overall community to develop productive working relationships. You will also create productive working relationships with Elders and the overall community. As such, you will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication. You will also have the ability to supervise and lead team members, contractors, volunteers and consultants.
Before commencing work with us, you will need to undergo a Criminal History Check and a Working with Children's Check.
About Tenterfield Shire Council
Our mission at Tenterfield Shire Council is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle" through a range of arts and culture programs.
Some of our key programs and facilities with our arts and culture division are our museum that champions local Indigenous art and our local theatre/cinema. Excitingly we have upcoming plans for a contemporary and modern library that creates a great space for learning within our community.
We are a close-knit and resilient team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We also encourage our community to participate in the economic growth and development of our local government area.
Our dedicated and supportive people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. You will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.
Take the next step in your creative career, working with a close-knit and supportive team – Apply Now!
Applications close on 9 January, 2022.