About the Role

Banana Shire Council is seeking a motivated and detail‑driven Coordinator – Arts and Culture, that manages the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery and Art Collection. Help drive and grow arts, history, and cultural activity within the Banana Shire.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the design, development and implementation of an Arts and Culture strategy for the Banana Shire.
- Support the delivery of public art and mural projects.
- Support Banana Shire communities to have access to creative opportunities, initiatives, and experiences.
- Design and deliver Shire wide public programs.
- Provide Council with expert arts, history, and culture advice.
- Manage the operational requirements of the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery.
- Program, plan, and deliver an agreed schedule of exhibitions.
- Support the growth and development of creative communities within the Shire.
- Lead the delivery of the annual Brigalow Art’s Festival.
- Effectively manage the Council’s art collection and acquisitions program.
- Establish and maintain effective networks with a range of stakeholders and partners.
- Manage the recruitment, training, rostering, and ongoing leadership of the Art Gallery volunteer team.
- Support the effective delivery of the Regional Arts Development Fund.
- Identify, prepare, and submit applications for relevant funding opportunities.
- Prepare and submit relevant internal and external reports.
- Assist with planning and developing Council run promotional, heritage, and cultural events.
- Support the delivery of Council run events (e.g. Australia Day)
- Plan and monitor operational and project budgets.
- Manage the development,



scheduling and delivery of content for Arts and Culture via Council’s website and relevant social media platforms.
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations.
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility, and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information.

About You

- Demonstrated experience managing an art gallery or in the collation, maintenance, and restoration process of art collections.
- Experience in exhibition and event management.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting community capacity building.
- Engage with communities to analyse needs and develop projects that address identified needs.
- Well-developed people leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to engage with a range of people from diverse groups and build and maintain relationships.
- High level of oral and written communication skills including strong negotiation, interpretation, and report writing skills.
- High standard of keyboard and computer skills including working knowledge of the MS Office suite of programs and graphic arts and design programs such as Photoshop.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deadlines and use initiative within set guidelines.
- Sound knowledge of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices

Why Join Us? At Banana Shire Council, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the community. You’ll be part of a supportive team setting that values:

- Advocacy for our people
- Integrity, honesty and mutual respect
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sustainable growth and development

📌 Coordinator – Arts and Culture (Biloela)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Biloela