Education and Programs Officer

4 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time
  • Temporary, Full-Time opportunity available until July 2027 (9-day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
  • Tertiary qualifications (Art History, Museum Studies or other relevant arts-related field) and/or substantial experience within an art gallery or museum environment in a similar position.
  • Working with children Blue Card
  • LGO 3 ($71,806 - $77,514per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

This position plays a role in advancing the Galleries' educational and public engagement objectives by liaising with schools to implement targeted strategies and programs. These initiatives include the development and delivery of education kits, lectures, guided tours, and other resources as directed by the Creative Director Galleries.

The role involves coordinating artists, trainees, and volunteers to support public programs and educational activities that align with the Galleries' mission and enhance its community presence. Working collaboratively within the Education and Programs team, the Officer helps plan and deliver initiatives across gallery venues and through outreach in schools, community organisations, and public events.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Tertiary qualifications (Art History, Museum Studies or other relevant arts-related field) and/or substantial experience within an art gallery or museum environment in a similar position.
  • Current Queensland "C" class driver's licence.
  • Current Queensland Working with Children and Young People Blue Card.
  • Good knowledge of the visual arts, particularly as it relates to programs and educational activities within a regional gallery.
  • Work collaboratively as part of the Galleries Team to deliver strategic outcomes and team goals
  • High level ability and enthusiasm to learn and create innovative workshops that offer quality customer experience.
  • Ability to coordinate complex projects and deliver education and public programming initiatives.
  • Highly developed visual communication skills with a strong focus on audience development.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement tasks towards deadlines either working independently or as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in a range of computing skills including design software and Microsoft office

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 2 September 2025.

What We Offer
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Natural Disaster Leave
  • Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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