Cultural Experiences Officer

Temporary – Part Time

Are you passionate about creating engaging cultural programs that inspire and connect communities? Join our Arts, Culture and Tourism team and help bring learning, creativity, and connection to life across Lake Macquarie.

• Deliver vibrant programs that engage children, youth, and the wider community
• Support inclusive, accessible events that celebrate creativity and diversity
• Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with part-time hours that fit your lifestyle

LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB

As a Cultural Experiences Officer – Programming, you'll play a key role in delivering dynamic, educational and creative programs across our Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT) facilities. Working closely with the Lifelong Learning team, you'll help bring to life a diverse calendar of events and experiences that reflect the needs and interests of our community.

Your day-to-day will include developing and delivering programs for children and youth, supporting contractors and facilitators, and managing logistics like ticketing, bookings and materials. You'll also contribute to broader strategic goals by aligning your work with Council's cultural and tourism plans.

This role is hands-on, community-facing and full of variety. You'll be based across ACT facilities, with occasional off-site work, and may be rostered across weekdays and weekends between 8:00am and 9:00pm.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You're someone who thrives in a creative, people-focused environment and brings energy, initiative and a love of community engagement to your work. You will have experience delivering programs or events that connect people through culture, learning or creativity.

You're confident working both independently and as part of a team and you're comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a busy environment. Your communication skills are strong and you are tech-savvy, especially when it comes to ticketing systems and online platforms.

You'll also have the following:

• Certificate III or equivalent (for example: Arts Administration, Library & Information Studies, Customer Service, Events)
• Proven service delivery experience
• Proven experience in contributing to delivering a diverse range of community services and educational activities and programs/events (i.e. science, arts, literacy, technology, heritage)
• Driver's Licence
• Working with Children Check

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive commencing salary from $39.21 per hour plus 12 per cent superannuation
• Temporary 3-year Contract
• 14-hour working week across a 7-day roster
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Free parking within walking distance of our new contemporary office building
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET'S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by midnight, Monday 6 October 2025
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Fiona Watson, Lifelong Learning Leader on or via email
• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, or via email
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.