Education and Audience Development Officer

Join the Tweed Regional Art Gallery for an exciting opportunity, coordinating high-quality education and audience development programs to grow and engage the Gallery's diverse audiences.

About the Tweed Regional Gallery:

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is located in the stunning scenic caldera, under the commanding presence of Mt Warning/Wollumbin. The Gallery enjoys a professional reputation, is an award-winning tourism destination and hosts exceptional exhibitions, artists and visitor engagement programs. A central feature in the Tweed region, the vibrant Gallery attracts over 100,000 visitors each year. 

The Margaret Olley Art Centre is an award-winning re-creation of rooms from the artist's famous home studio in Paddington. The Gallery is also home to the Frances Mills Education Workshop, the Marks Family Library, and the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio. 

About the role:

• Coordinate the development and delivery of the Gallery’s education and audience development program, with a strong focus on engaging school students and broader audiences in exhibitions and public programs.
• Collaborate with schools and educational institutions, serving as the primary contact for regional educators and facilitating curriculum-aligned learning experiences across all levels of schooling.
• Design and implement training programs for Volunteer Gallery Guides, using structured visual and verbal presentations to improve visitor engagement and community outreach.
• Build strong community connections through liaison with schools, volunteers, community groups and local businesses, contributing to the Gallery’s inclusive and accessible programming.
• Apply strong communication, organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines, manage program priorities, and maintain accurate records in accordance with Council’s information management systems.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $46.15 per hour with competency-based increments up to $54.66 per hour, plus 12% super
• working hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm, Tuesday - Friday
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A degree in Education, Art History, Visual Arts or a related field, or extensive relevant experience in program development and teaching.
• Strong communication skills with experience in training, motivating, and collaborating in team environment. 
• Proven experience in developing, coordinating and evaluating educational programs, with a strong understanding of school-based education.
• Proven ability to engage diverse audiences in visual art, backed by strong knowledge of contemporary Australian art and exhibition interpretation.
• A valid Working with Children Check
• Proven working experience in a public gallery or museum is desirable.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Monday 27 October 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Working with children check (WWCC)

This position meets the criteria for child-related work, therefore a valid current Working with Children Clearance is required as part of our background screening.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold relevant qualifications (e.g., in Education, Art History, Visual Arts) or have extensive experience in program development and teaching?
3. Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs, with a strong understanding of school-based education.
4. Demonstrated skill in engaging diverse audiences in visual art and interpreting contemporary Australian exhibitions.
5. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, including training, motivating others, and collaborating effectively.
6. Strong administrative and digital literacy, with a commitment to customer service and a current driver's licence.

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