Arts Team Leader

• Join us in shaping Glen Eira's cultural story, where creativity, history, and community meet
• Full-time fixed term role for 12 months (parental leave cover)
• Part time applications will be considered
• Band 6, $ $52.38 per hour (dependent on experience) superannuation

About the role
As the Arts Team Leader, you will provide leadership to arts staff within the broader Arts and Culture team, with a strong focus on History and Heritage. Working closely with the Manager, Libraries, Arts and Culture, you will oversee staff across History, Heritage and Galleries, helping to bring Council's cultural collections and programming into a cohesive framework.

Other responsibilities include:

• Work within the Arts and Culture Leadership Group to lead collaboration within wider Arts and Culture team.
• Plan for and instigate arts and cultural initiatives that continue to evolve Glen Eira City Council as a place where people gather for inspiration, education, entertainment and connection, contributing to the strategic goals of the Glen Eira Council Plan and associated supporting strategies and plans.
• Deliver a program of exhibitions, programs and interpretation that attract and interest new audiences and repeat visitors, using a variety of mediums to promote art, history and heritage, create cultural understanding and facilitate community participation and audience engagement.

About you
You will bring expertise in arts and cultural programming, with a strong understanding of gallery operations and heritage collection management. You enjoy working collaboratively to deliver engaging exhibitions and public programs that inspire, educate, and connect diverse audiences. With a strategic and hands-on approach, you are committed to preserving local history and enhancing community participation through creative initiatives.

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualification in history, museum studies, art curatorship or relevant discipline.
• Experience in historical collection development, assessment and recording, together with knowledge of archival principles and practices, including digital and hard copy practices.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills for documentation of research, preparation of reports, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and liaison skills and the ability to work well and influence outcomes with a variety of stakeholders.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Arts Team Leader - Position

Apply NOW
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
• Respond to the following screening question which will appear as part of the application:
  • Do you have experience in planning and delivering arts, history and heritage initiatives that engage diverse audiences and support strategic goals?

Closing date: 18 September 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Russell Fletcher, Acting Manager, Libraries, Arts and Culture on or email

What's on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning & Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.