Program Manager - Public Art and Innovation
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for public art, arts innovation and city-shaping projects? We're looking for an experienced ProgramManager - Public Art and Innovation to lead the strategic direction and delivery of the City's Public Art and Arts Innovation workstreams, creating vibrant places and meaningful cultural experiences for our community.
In this leadership role, you’ll lead city-wide coordination of public art and drive innovative arts and cultural initiatives that will strengthen our city’s identity, support creative industries and deliver lasting community outcomes.
About the role
Reporting within the Arts and Culture team, you will provide program-level leadership across the City's Public Art and Arts Innovation portfolios. You'll oversee the planning, governance and delivery of diverse programs including public art commissions, urban art projects, strategic partnerships and emerging arts innovation initiatives.
Working collaboratively across Council, government, industry and the creative sector, you'll ensure public art and arts innovation outcomes are embedded in major city projects and aligned with the City's long-term cultural vision.
You’ll also lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
About you
You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience delivering complex arts, cultural or public realm programs. You thrive in environments where innovation, partnership and long-term planning are valued, and you're confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading complex public art, cultural, placemaking or innovation programs.
- Strong strategic planning, governance and project management capabilities.
- Experience managing budgets, resources and competing priorities across multiple initiatives.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills,
with the ability to build productive partnerships across government, industry and the creative sector.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive reports and strategic advice.
- Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
- A passion for creating vibrant public places through creativity, collaboration and innovation.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of perks to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
- Working Hours
- Salary Sacrifice Provisions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Leave Provisions
- Corporate Health Plan with Bupa and Medibank
- Access to over 350 fitness facilities via Fitness Study allowance provisions
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles.
We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Gathering more context: Together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace. We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
We are more than just sun, sand, and surf. We're a vibrant community fuelled by the talents and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Here, success meets paradise, with a mix of innovation, community and breathtaking nature.
Join us to shape the future of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
Together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace. We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
We are more than just sun, sand, and surf. We're a vibrant community fuelled by the talents and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Here, success meets paradise, with a mix of innovation, community and breathtaking nature.
Join us to shape the future of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
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