Job Task Analysis - Arts & Culture Services.PDF
Play a key role in delivering outdoorart projects and caring for Kingston Council's growing Public Art Collection
Help shape the future of public art across the Kingston community
Fixed-term, part time parental leave opportunity (0.8 FTE), untillateNovember****
$83,421 – $96,065 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation(dependent on experience)
Based in Cheltenhamwith hybrid work options available
About the team
The Arts, Events and Libraries Department at the City of Kingston delivers contemporary arts, cultural, library and community programs that enrich the lives of residents and visitors. Through innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, we create engaging experiences and opportunities that foster creativity, connection, learning and community wellbeing.View our public art collection here.
About the role
We are seeking adynamic Public Arts Officer to join theArts, Events & Libraries Department. Reporting to the Visual Arts Coordinator, your role is to:
Support the delivery of Kingston Arts' annual Public Art Program across the municipality.
Provide curatorial expertise, support and advice to artists, curators, arts organisations, council officers and technical experts.
Facilitate and coordinate public art procurement in line with relevant Council policies across creative and open spaces, and activity centres.
Coordinate a formal application process and host site visits, field enquiries and develop advertisements, EOIs, curator and artist briefs; and facilitating public art installations and launches.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone with:
Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering public art programs or projects within a commercial, community, cooperative or government setting.




High level of oral and written communication skills.
High level of organisational and project management skills
The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Tertiary qualification in Arts Administration, Public Art, Visual Arts, Cultural Management, or a related discipline; or relevant experience in a comparable field.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Enquiries:
For any enquiries about the position, please contact Jessica Row, ActingVisual Arts Coordinator at
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at
About Kingston
Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family,



youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
Why you'll love working for us?
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
Salary Packaging
Purchase leave options
Career development opportunities,
Study/development assistance
Discounted gym memberships
16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Social club events
Close to Public transport
Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
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