Bring your curatorial expertise, creativity and passion for the arts to Waverley Council and help develop engaging experiences for community
Salary, Perks and Wellbeing!
Salary: $94,277.49- $108,419.09 plus 12 % Super
Permanent full-time opportunity
Flexible working arrangements in line with the Council policy
Enjoy discounted gym memberships
Bondi Junction office within 5-minute walk of the train station
Community focused, values driven service
Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy
Employee Assistance Program
About the role:
In the role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of exhibitions, programs and cultural initiatives across Waverley’s arts and cultural spaces, working with artists, creative practitioners, community partners and internal stakeholders to deliver high quality, accessible and meaningful experiences for a diverse audience
You will play an important role in shaping Waverley’s cultural program, building strong relationships across the arts sector and contributing to a dynamic and contemporary cultural offering that reflects the community and its diverse perspectives
Skills & Experience
To be successful you will have:
Current industry knowledge, relevant tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts or Curatorial Studies and extensive experience
Excellent skills in building constructive relationships with arts and community stakeholders
Ability to support cross organisational project teams to deliver agreed outcomes in a complex environment as needed
Experience in designing, delivering and evaluating Visual Arts programs that offer engaging experiences and reflect industry best practice
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and visual communication skills with strong experience in working collaboratively across a dynamic organisation
Experience in budgeting and tracking expenditure, event/project and resource management, negotiation, contracting and risk management in an arts context
Ability and willingness to work outside standard office hours, including weekends.
An understanding of and commitment to EEO and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Please refer to the position description for detailed information about the position, including required skills and experience. For more information contact Jaqueline Cowell, Manager, Arts & Culture, Jacqueline.Cowell@waverley.nsw.gov.au
About Waverley Council
At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@waverley.nsw.gov.au.
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.
We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices
Waverley Council acknowledges the Bidiagal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal people, who traditionally occupied the Sydney Coast. We also would like to acknowledge Aboriginal Elders both past and present.
