Coordinator Arts, Culture and Local History

1 week ago

Doncaster, Australia Manningham City Council Full time

**Temporary (fixed term) Full time, until 22 August 2025**:

- **Band 8,** **$125,113 + 11.5% Superannuation**:

- **Based at the Civic Centre, Doncaster**

Lead a passionate team to shape the cultural landscape of Manningham. You’ll drive new initiatives, foster community connections through creative cultural programming and guide the strategic planning of the Arts, Culture and Local History team.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community, and we are looking for a new game-changer to join the team. A high-performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

**About the Role**

With the current incumbent on extended long service leave, we are seeking a strong people leader to enable the Arts, Culture, and Local History team to deliver key outcomes in 2025. Key priorities include:

- Supporting the development of the new Council Plan by aligning arts, cultural, and local history initiatives with strategic priorities.
- Leading the creation of an Arts Action Plan through comprehensive community consultation.
- Reviewing and updating Manningham’s Public Art and Art Collection Policies.
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations and programming of arts, culture, and local history initiatives.

**Skills and Experience**
- Proven leadership in a community-focused environment.
- Strong project management skills, especially in delivering community programs.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement abilities with internal and external partners.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for community cultural development.
- Knowledge of local government policies, regulations, and governance (desirable).

Click here to view the Position Description

**How to Apply**

Click **APPLY** to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Vanessa Bove, Manager Economic and Cultural Activation on 03 9840 9351.

**Applications close on Sunday 2 February 2025 at 5:00pm**
- Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers._
- Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely._
- If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance._
- Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check._

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