Art Education Victoria is looking for an Executive Officer (EO) who will drive creativity, connection, and change in arts education across across Victoria.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a member-based organisation with a rich history and shape the future of visual arts education across Victoria. As ArtEdVic’s sole full-time employee, the role offers significant autonomy, with the ability to influence strategy, strengthen partnerships, and deliver meaningful outcomes for members and the wider arts education community.

We are seeking a visionary leader – someone who can inspire, innovate, and implement strategies that bring our mission to life.

About Art Education Victoria

ArtEdVic is a non-profit incorporated association with charity status. We believe in the transformative power of visual arts education. We are a passionate, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to creating a dynamic, vibrant, and interconnected learning community where creativity thrives.

Our mission is to empower educators, students and artists and enrich learning experiences, and advocate for the value of visual arts in shaping young minds and vibrant communities.

What You’ll Do

- Lead with Purpose: Drive the delivery of ArtEdVic’s strategic plan and inspire a culture of creativity, inclusion, and excellence.
- Grow our Impact: Develop innovative programs, build partnerships, and expand revenue streams that secure a sustainable future for ArtEdVic.
- Champion the Cause: Be the voice of visual arts education – advocate, engage, and promote ArtEdVic’s work to stakeholders, partners, and the broader community.
- Empower Educators: Deliver high-quality professional learning programs, resources, and events that enrich teaching and learning experiences.
- Inspire Teams: Effectively work with a small team of internal stakeholders including staff, volunteer Board members, university interns and placement students, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
- Drive Innovation: Oversee our digital presence, marketing, and communications to ensure ArtEdVic’s message resonates far and wide.
- Ensure Sustainability: Manage budgets, secure funding, including grants and deliver on financial and strategic goals.

Who You Are You are an inspiring leader who believes in the power of creativity and education to shape a better world. You’re strategic, driven, and hands-on, with a proven ability to lead cross-organisational projects, deliver programs, and foster impactful partnerships.

You have

- Vision & Leadership:



Experience leading small teams and driving strategic growth in not-for-profit, education, or arts sector.
- Financial Acumen: The ability to manage budgets, secure funding including grants, and grow resources.
- Advocacy Skills: A passion for championing arts education and the ability to build strong relationships with educators, artists, government, and partners.
- Creativity & Innovation: Strong digital literacy and experience in marketing, communications, and program delivery.
- Heart & Drive: A genuine passion for visual arts, community impact, and making a difference.

Key Selection Criteria 1. Leadership and Management Experience

- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within the not-for-profit, education, or arts sector, including team management, operational oversight, and project delivery.
- Proven ability to motivate a small team of staff, contractors, and volunteers to achieve strategic outcomes.

2. Financial Management and Revenue Generation

- Demonstrated experience in financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
- Proven ability to secure funding through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives including earned income.

3. Strategic Planning and Organisational Development

- Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans, drive change, and enhance organisational sustainability.
- Proven capacity to balance strategic vision with day-to-day operational demands.
- Experience building and maintaining strong partnerships with government, philanthropic bodies, educators, artists and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated advocacy experience, particularly in education or the visual arts sector, with a commitment to community engagement.

4. Technological Competence and Marketing Expertise

- Strong digital literacy with experience managing platforms such as WordPress, Xero, Mailchimp, Humanitix, and social media tools (or willing to get up to speed quickly).
- Demonstrated ability to implement marketing campaigns to promote programs, events, and the organisation’s mission.

5. Qualifications and Personal Attributes

- Tertiary qualifications in arts management, education, business,



or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strategic mindset, high attention to detail, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Preferable (Not Essential )

- Expertise in the Visual Arts Strong knowledge of Victorian and Australian Curriculum landscapes, particularly in Visual Art (or Media/Visual Communication/Design & Technology) education.
- Board Experience Experience working for a Board of a not-for-profit organisation, and/or with a solid understanding of non-profit governance frameworks.

Why Join Us?

- Lead an organisation that makes a real impact. Shape the future of visual arts education in Victoria.
- Work with a community of passionate educators, artists, and advocates.
- Enjoy a competitive salary
- Be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values creativity, inclusion, and growth.
- Inspire change and see your vision come to life.

Further information: Visit our website www.aev.vic.edu.au For a full copy of the Position Description, please email: [email protected] To arrange a confidential discussion about this chance, please call Amelia Bird on (phone hidden) or email [email protected]

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Applicant requirements:

- 1. Submit a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria (Max. 3-4 pages). You must provide at least one specific example (demonstrated experience) for each criteria from your work history.

- 1. Include a Curriculum Vitae (Max. 4 pages).

Combine both (1&2) above documents into one PDF file with the following file name format: EO_FirstName_LastName

Apply via email:

Email application to Lena Cirillo, Chair Art Education Victoria [email protected]

Email subject line: EO Application: YourFirstName_LastName

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Applications close: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11 AM

Interview Dates

Round 1: Online interview the week commencing Monday 24 August.

Round 2: In-person interview Saturday 5 September at the ArtEdVic office

Start Date: To support transition, our preference is for the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible. However, the start date is negotiable.

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*APPLICATIONS will ONLY be accepted via EMAIL [email protected] as listed above.

📌 Executive Officer (EO) (Melbourne)
🏢 Art Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne