Fixed Term Full Time (4 Year contract)
Senior leadership role reporting to the General Manager Community &
Lifestyle
Lead
transformation, strategy, and service delivery across
galleries, venues, events and performing arts.
Attractive
salary package and employee benefits
About the
Role:
Townsville City
Council is seeking an experienced and contemporary leader to guide
the evolution of our Creative Communities portfolio, encompassing
galleries, performing arts, events, and venue
management.
This
is a pivotal leadership role responsible for modernising services,
uplifting capability, and strengthening governance and systems
across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.
You will lead a period
of organisational change, ensuring services operate with
contemporary local government standards while delivering solid
community outcomes.
A
key focus will be the development and implementation of Council's
Arts and Culture Strategy, embedding it into operational planning
and decision-making to guide investment, priorities and service
delivery.
About
you:
You
are a contemporary senior leader with the ability to lead complex
services and deliver strong community outcomes.
You bring
experience driving organisational improvement, strengthening
governance and uplifting team capability, with a track record of
leading through change while maintaining service
performance.
You
are a collaborative and influential leader who builds trusted
relationships across stakeholders and works effectively in a
complex, public-facing environment.
You bring sound financial and
commercial acumen,



along with a strong commitment to safety,
compliance and accountability.
You
are motivated by delivering sustainable, community-focused services
and contributing to a vibrant and liveable city.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Closing
Date: 11:45pm, Wednesday 22 July ****
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a
strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive
culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our
community.
We
have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
4 weeks annual
leave
10 days
Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid
Parental Leave
Domestic and
Family Violence Leave
Natural
Disaster Leave
Long Service
Leave available pro rata after seven years
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.
Contact
Person: Rebecca
Contact
Email:
******
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 which should
confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
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.
Attachments:
- Team Manager Creative Communities - Position Description .
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📌 Team Manager Creative Communities (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville