Coordinator Cultural Strategy

Requisition Number: 696

Salary Range: $102,603.81 - $126,273.06 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Botanic Visitor Centre

Application Close Date: Monday, 23 June 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about arts, culture, and community?

Do you have the vision and leadership skills to shape a vibrant cultural future?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Cultural Strategy to join our team!

What You Will Do:

We are seeking an experienced strategic leader who will play a key role in developing and delivering strategic cultural programs, strategies and policies that inspire, engage, and enrich the Cairns region. Leading a talented team, you will foster strong partnerships and manage diverse projects that elevate the arts and culture landscape across Council and the wider community.

If you are ready to lead transformative change, we would love to hear from you!

What We Are Looking For:

Tertiary qualification in at least one of the following fields – cultural planning, arts management, or equivalent experience in related fields.

Experience at a high level in managing a business with a key focus on one or more of art and culture program delivery, human resources, marketing and project management.

A valid C Class Drivers Licence and the ability to independently drive between Council managed venues.

Extensive related experience in local government planning, creative development and/or cultural planning.

Demonstrated high-level portfolio and project management experience involving complex and multi-disciplined teams, including ability to prepare work plans and budgets.

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and engage a multi-function team, manage change and operate in an environment that promotes excellence.

Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of cultural planning, public involvement and the integration of environmental, social and heritage values within a cultural planning framework.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council