Gallery Assistant

Overview

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 key role in providing excellent customer service to Gallery patrons and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community. Providing operational support to the Gallery team including supporting exhibition install / demount, collection processes and public program delivery.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have :

- Sound knowledge of the visual arts with particular emphasis on experience in exhibition install / demount and public program delivery.
- Demonstrated experience working in a gallery, museum or other arts organisation.
- Sound customer service skills including demonstrated experience in working with members of the public from diverse backgrounds, interests, ages and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to deliver Gallery and / or community outcomes.
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities and time management.
- Sound knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Creative.
- Current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence.
- Ability to obtain a Blue Card for Working with Children.

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, Thursday 26th June 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 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 or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments :

- N00889, N00916, N00856_Gallery Assistant_PD_Updated Template_02Sep2024.pdf

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