Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community.
With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.What's on OfferWork Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work setting that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do.
These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.Opportunity – Temporary part-time role (22.8 hours per week) until 30 June ****, based in the Hastings office.
Band 6 - $99,732 per annum pro rata (excl. super)Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire.About the RoleThe Public Art Lead delivers public art projects and programs and manages public art assets, contributing to vibrant, engaging public spaces through creative, high-quality artworks and activations that deliver lasting cultural value for the community.Reporting to the Coordinator Arts and Heritage,



the core responsibilities include:Development and delivery of temporary and permanent public art projectsBuilding and maintaining relationships with artists, community, industry experts, and internal and external stakeholdersProviding subject matter expertise and guidance about public art on capital works infrastructure projectsOversee the cataloguing, access and maintenance of the public art collection to industry standardsAbout YouTertiary qualification in visual arts, art history, or relevant related disciplineDemonstrated experience in public art project delivery and project managementDemonstrated strong writing skills for documentation of research, preparation of reports, correspondence, prepromotion and project documentationAn understanding of public art collection management principles and proceduresThe Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks.
This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.Applications close: 5pm, Friday 7 August ****.For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Julia Young, Coordinator - Arts and Heritage, .
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📌 Public Art Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire
📍 Melbourne