Manage the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery and Art Collection. Help drive and grow arts, history, and cultural activity within the Banana Shire.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND 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.
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets.
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required.
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required.Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence, and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory





- Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role (e.g. Visual Arts, Curatorship/Art History, Museum Studies) and/or equivalent experience to the role (management of an art gallery or museum, exhibition delivery, public program delivery and collection management)
- Current Queensland Working with Children Check “Blue Card” or ability to obtain
- Queensland C class drivers’ licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certification

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

- 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 solid 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

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📌 Coordinator - Arts and Culture (Brisbane)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane