10619 Coordinator Arts & Engagement
Job No:
CHR10412
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 5 - 6: $97,243.37 - $109,668.72 + Superannuation
Make a lasting impact through arts, culture and community.
Are you passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive and connected communities? Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Coordinator Arts and Engagement to lead our community engagement, arts, culture, and heritage programs. This is your opportunity to help shape the social and cultural fabric of our region while fostering meaningful relationships with our communities.
As Coordinator Arts and Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Council’s strategic goals across community engagement, development, planning, and arts and cultural programming. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with stakeholders to create accessible and impactful community initiatives and cultural experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading engagement and community development activities across the region
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Delivering high-quality arts, cultural, and heritage programs and events
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Supporting the operation of community committees and advisory groups
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Managing grant programs and external funding applications
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Providing strategic advice and tools to ensure best practice engagement across council
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Supporting council’s Human and Social Recovery efforts as Deputy Chair of the Sub-Committee
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver’s licence.
- Queensland Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
- Diploma in a relevant discipline, such as arts, community engagement, community development, community planning, customer service, marketing and/or related disciplines.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement, arts, planning, or development
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Project management and budgeting experience
- A passion for culture, creativity, and community-led change
- The ability to work flexibly and independently across a diverse regional area
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Monthly RDO
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the key selection criteria
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Working with Children check
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 9th March 2026 at 12noon.