• Permanent Full Time
• Tuesday to Saturday working week
• $83,352 – $94,248 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation and is blessed with unique environments from the coast to the hinterland – towns and villages with their own cultures and lifestyles. The charm and values of coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, and visit to experience an exceptional quality of life.

Surf Coast Shire Council’s workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career
The Australian National Surfing Museum is the world’s largest accredited surfing museum and is a key tourist experience in the region.

As Team Leader, you’ll oversee daily operations, lead a dedicated team, and drive engaging exhibitions, events, and collections care. You’ll also focus on growing visitation through targeted marketing and audience strategies.

The Museum is open seven days per week and the Team Leader’s hours of work are Tuesday to Saturday.

What you will bring to the role
You’re a people-focused leader with a passion for surfing and a strong connection to museums. To be successful in this role you will:

• thrive on creating memorable public programs, tours and educational experiences that inspire and connect with visitors
• enjoy the variety and responsibility that comes with managing a dynamic museum
• and bring energy and creativity to promoting the Museum

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing projects and budgets and administration, minimum 5 years experience
• Demonstrated experience managing staff and volunteers
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Knowledge of surfing history and heritage
• Experience delivering public programs, tours and education programs
• Museum, gallery or tourism venue operations or management experience, desirable
• Experience in delivering social media and marketing plans
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading

For more information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Evelyn Whitelaw or Kim Biggs, Coordinators- Arts & Creative Economy on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 18 May 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.