Public Art Officer

• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
• Tertiary qualification in Visual Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, or other relevant discipline and/or experience relevant to the position
• Current Working with Children Blue Card
• LGO 3 ($71,806 - $77,514 per 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 has a significant role in supporting the delivery of Ephemera, delivering the annual maintenance schedule for over 260 public artworks, supporting the provision of the Street Art program and commissioned sculptural artworks. This position also maintains data in the Collection Management System and works closely with the Collection Management Officer and Senior Public Art Officer in this work.

About You
The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Visual Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related discipline, and/or relevant professional experience. They will demonstrate strong organisational skills in coordinating logistics for public art projects, including street art, and possess a sound understanding of gallery practices, collection management, and conservation standards. With the ability to work independently and collaboratively, they will bring excellent interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and achieve team objectives. Proficiency in self-directed learning and familiarity with digital tools such as the Adobe suite, collection management systems, and business databases is essential. The candidate will have a solid grasp of the role of public art in activating spaces, with experience in open space exhibitions being highly desirable. Strong problem-solving and time management abilities are crucial, particularly in dynamic, multi-tasking environments. A thorough understanding of Workplace Health and Safety procedures is required, along with a current Working with Children Blue Card. Additional certifications such as Elevated Work Platform, Working at Heights, and a White Card for construction site access would be advantageous.

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 30 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

or phone for a confidential discussion.

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