Place and Culture Lead
- Contribute meaningfully to a community-based organisation
- Local Government Opportunity - Palmerston NT
- Promote our local arts and culture
If you are interested in applying for this role, click this or contact Danielle Jupp from McArthur on 03 9828 6565.
About us
Our council presents an exciting opportunity for people seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation.
We have developed a positive workplace culture where collaboration and personal development are core components.
Ours is a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.
Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community.
There is a sense of pride in the work we do and what we can achieve together for the people of Palmerston.
Coming together with like-minded people is energising and engaging – you know when you apply yourself you can make a difference that matters.
We see investing in our people as an investment in our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
- Teamwork
- Commitment and Accountability
- Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
- Quality Resources
- A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
- Make it easy for customer
- Perform with pride
- Listen, learn and act
- Evaluate and improve
About the Opportunity
To continue meeting community needs and continued growth the city now seeks applications for the position of Place and Culture Lead.
As an energetic leader, this is an exciting opportunity to facilitate collaboration across the organisation to assist in growing the City's vibrancy and ensure the public realm connects communities and businesses and contributes to the long-term prosperity of the City.
Working closely with the City Activation Manager, you will help lead and deliver on a diverse range of programs and projects which support community participation. This includes arts and culture, the creation of a sense of place, and the promotion of the sustainability of local creative industries for the wellbeing and cultural vitality of Palmerston.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and implement creative programs for community engagement.
- Actively contribute to policy development, support the implementation and delivery of the Creative Industries Strategy and the Palmerston Local Economic Plan.
- Foster collaboration with stakeholders to maximise creative opportunities.
- Apply best practices in creative industries and placemaking.
- Budget management with expert advice to ensure an integrated approach to the planning, commissioning and management of public art and other special projects
- Promote local arts and culture, support arts participation, and enhance creative industry profiles.
About You
To support your success in this role, you will have:
- Well-developed cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to work effectively at both operational and policy levels.
- Significant experience in working in a large, multifaceted organisation with diverse stakeholders.
- A proven ability to think strategically, develop creative solutions, and achieve outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of best and innovative practices in creative industries and place-making.
- Highly developed both written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of strategies.
- Extensive experience with project management, including project planning and scoping, research, analysis and implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining industry partnerships and networks.
- Experience in financial management including budget preparation and monitoring.
- Demonstrated success with initiating and managing arts and cultural development projects
A tertiary qualification in arts and cultural development, or equivalent with substantial relevant experience working within a community-arts role
is required to be successful in this role.
What we can offer you:
- A great team environment and culture
- Generous leave entitlements including six weeks annual leave
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- Ongoing opportunity and a wide range of employment benefits
This is an exciting time to be part of the of a forward-thinking organisation in a fast growing city. Candidates with the energy and passion to deliver quality outcomes for Council and the Community will be rewarded with this sought after role.
For a candidate pack or to apply, please visit mcarthur.com.au referencing job number J5041 in the Search bar. Any questions or to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Danielle Jupp on 03 9829 6565.
Applications Close: Sunday 3 November 2024