Visual and Public Art Officer

**Job no**: 495476
**Categories**: Government and Defence
Permanent Part -Time position (19 hours)
Salary from Band 6 $96,200 + Superannuation (Pro Rata)
Drive programs and partnerships in the creative industries space
Closing Sunday 8 June 2025
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
We are currently seeking a Visual and Public Art Officer to join a small but dynamic team within the Arts and Libraries Branch. The branch consists of Creative Industries, Festivals and Events, the Museum of Australian Photography, and the Monash Public Library Service.
At the City of Monash we are committed to developing, empowering and strengthening the arts, culture and creative industries across our municipality. We believe the work delivered by our local creatives is essential to the wellbeing of our community, and supporting the sector not only enriches the lives of our residents but stimulates our local economy. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to embed arts in our everyday and deliver new, innovative and exciting arts and cultural experiences for all.
Help us continue to strive towards a future were creativity flourishes and the arts lie at the heart of our local community.
About the Position
The Visual and Public Arts Officer will develop and drive the visual and public art policy and programs for Monash. The position contributes to the Creative Industries team core purpose to enhance, develop and promote the City of Monash as creative place where dynamic, diverse, vibrant arts activities thrive, and the community enjoy arts and culture as part of an everyday experience.
Working with internal teams, local organisations, businesses, and creative industries, this role promotes opportunities for development and engagement of Monash creative spaces and programs.
Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of contemporary public art programs and practice in local government and community settings
Sound organisational skills in an arts environment, including the delivery of concurrent projects and tasks with conflicting deadlines; ability to set priorities; be initiative-taking and work with limited supervision
Excellent people skills and public presentation skills including the ability to successfully liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of the arts programs
Knowledge of arts funding opportunities and grant writing experience in an arts context
**Requirements**:
Tertiary qualification in Arts / Cultural / Public Art Management or equivalent, and a minimum 2 years’ experience in working in public art and creative industries
Employee Working with Children’s Check
Satisfactory National Police Check
Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
Vibrant health and well-being programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and responding to key selection criteria outlined in the PD and how it relates to the role.
Applications close Sunday 8 June at 11:55pm.
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.