Creative Development Team Leader

Requisition Number: 745

Salary Range: $93,559.90 - $99,589.18 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Botanic Visitor Centre

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a creative thinker, collaborator, and leader who thrives in the arts and culture space?

Do you have a passion for contemporary performance and an eye for delivering bold, inclusive, and community-driven festivals?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Creative Development Team Leader to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As Creative Development Team Leader, you will coordinate and support the delivery of creative programs and signature arts festivals that connect and inspire. Collaborating with the Creative Life festival and programming team and creative partners across the region. You will foster meaningful partnerships, guide program development, and ensure inclusive, high-quality outcomes. This role suits someone who leads through collaboration - balancing creative insight with strategic thinking and enabling others to shine. You will shape a vibrant, evolving creative calendar that reflects the diversity, talent, and cultural energy of Cairns and its surrounding communities.

What We Are Looking For:

Relevant Tertiary Qualifications or demonstrated experience and significant achievement in creative programming and arts sector development.

Proven experience in leading cultural programming, festivals, or large-scale arts initiatives.

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams and partnerships.

Expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and operational management within an arts and culture setting.

Successful experience in producing and managing diverse arts and events presentations, particularly in contemporary arts and arts sector development.

Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with all levels of Government, the Corporate Sector, the Arts Sector and individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

This is your opportunity to lead a talented team and create lasting cultural impact through strategic programming, artist collaboration, and the delivery of our iconic festivals.

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

Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

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