The role

Are you passionate about the arts and connecting communities through creativity? MidCoast Council is seeking an enthusiastic Arts and Cultural Programs Officer to join our team from January 2026, working across the Manning Entertainment Centre and Manning Regional Art Gallery. This part-time role, Tuesday to Friday, offers the opportunity to create and facilitate engaging programs and events that inspire, connect, and uplift our community. The role will also include additional evening and weekend hours to support program delivery.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing and delivering arts and cultural programs and events that attract diverse audiences and encourage participation.
• Fostering meaningful connections between the community and local creative industries, artists, and cultural organisations.
• Collaborating with schools, aged care facilities, and disability services to ensure inclusive and accessible programming.
• Contributing to funding and grant applications, as well as managing sponsorships and subsidies to support local participation in the arts.
• Targeting communication and promotional strategies to grow engagement across our cultural venues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in arts and cultural program development, event management, or community engagement.
• Is highly organised and can manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Can build and maintain strong relationships with artists, local creative industries, and community groups.
• Is passionate about creating inclusive, accessible, and engaging cultural experiences for all members of the community.

If you are ready to bring your creativity, energy, and community focus to this exciting role, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Remuneration: Commencing salary $59,801 p.a (pro-rated based on part-time hours) + superannuation. Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience.

Location: This position will be based at our Manning Regional Art Gallery and Manning Entertainment Centre. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:

• Permanent, part-time 
• 28 hours per week
• Tuesday to Friday
• Additional hours evenings and weekends to support events
• Commencement in January 2026

Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11.30pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michaela Kendall, Cultural Activation and Programming Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. Michaela can be reached on (02) 7955 7178 or michaela.kendall@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.