Arts & Culture Project Officer
Job Task Analysis - Arts & Culture Services
- 12-month, full-time parental leave vacancy from July 2026
- Hybrid work options available (average 2 days per week working from home)
- $83,421 - $96,065 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
- Location: Primarily based in Cheltenham, with some on-site work in Moorabbin and Parkdale
As our Arts & Culture Project Officer, you’ll work within Kington Arts' Creative Activities team to deliver innovative projects that engage our creative community, grow participation and expand audiences. You’ll develop and coordinate community arts programs, build strong partnerships across Council and with external stakeholders, and help take arts and culture beyond our venues and into community spaces.
- Program development and delivery
- Audience development and promotion
- Monitoring and reporting
Some work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required.
- Experience in planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating arts projects, including curating experiences and programs in public spaces, and coordination of community-based and professional arts programs and events.
- Proficiency in time management, prioritising workloads, and coordinating tasks for self and team members.
- Strong relationship management, stakeholder management and effective communication skills
- Appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in community arts.
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
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
Enquiries:
For any enquiries about the position, please contact Fiona Symonds, Coordinator Arts Programming & Engagement at fiona.symonds@kingston.vic.gov.au
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 peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au
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.
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.
