Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $ 104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role
Council is deeply committed to the journey of Reconciliation. We have a long and proud tradition of working with the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Wyndham City operates.

The First Nations Creative Arts Officer is a dynamic and rewarding role within Council’s Arts and Culture team. The team includes Public Program Officers, a Public Art Officer and an Arts Support Officer, and forms part of the broader Arts, Events and Cultural Venues department. This department brings together a diverse range of creative and cultural expertise across the Creative Programming team, responsible for the Wyndham Cultural Centre and Gallery, as well as the Placemaking and Events teams.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of Council’s First Nations creative arts programs and projects, creating meaningful opportunities for First Nations artists, creatives and communities to connect, share stories and contribute to the cultural life of the municipality.

The role also offers exciting opportunities to collaborate across Council, contributing your expertise to a diverse range of programs, projects and initiatives with a broad scope of work and strong opportunities to build relationships across Council and the wider creative sector.

What your day will look like

- Coordinate First Nations creative arts programs and projects.

- Build relationships with First Nations artists, creatives, communities and Traditional Owner organisations.

- Support local First Nations artists through networking, mentoring, commissions and development opportunities.

- Contribute First Nations perspectives to Council’s arts, events, visual arts and public art programs.

- Support community participation in First Nations arts and cultural activities.

- Provide advice on programming, commissions and acquisitions.

- Coordinate artist liaison, contracts, marketing and project administration.

What you will bring

- Relevant qualifications or substantial experience in arts, curation, events or a related field.

- Strong arts project management and/or curatorial experience.

- Experience delivering arts programs, projects, festivals, galleries or events.

- Experience working collaboratively with First Nations communities and artists.

- Lived experience of First Nations self-determination principles and practices.

- Strong knowledge of contemporary arts and creative industries.





- Robust relationship-building and communication skills.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham
Council is deeply committed to the journey of Reconciliation. We have a long and proud tradition of working with the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the land which Wyndham City operates.

Wyndham City is home to a large and diverse First Nations population and has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region. In recent years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia have moved to Wyndham. This marks a steady increase from just over 700 residents identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the 2006 census to almost 1200 in 2011, 1735 in 2016 and 2511 in 2021 representing 0.9 per cent of the Wyndham City total population.

We celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander living culture and history. Our vision for Reconciliation is a Wyndham where we encompass our diverse community. When achieved, we will have increased opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to thrive. We will challenge prejudice, discrimination and racism to ensure equitable access, participation and inclusion for all.

More generally Wyndham will have more than 500,000 residents by 2040 and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the city is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply





This is an identified position and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with the skills and experience to apply.

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

If you would like to have a yarn about the role before submission, or have any questions, please reach out to the hiring manager, Olivia Allen, Area Leader Arts & Culture on 04•• ••• 884.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via ••••@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 •••• •860.
Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.

📌 First Nations Creative Arts Officer (Werribee)
🏢 Wyndham City Council
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