Why Choose
Us
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville
through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching
lifestyle.
Our organisation
provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community
assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,
bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,
sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an
active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,
providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural
environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically
healthy city.
We are driving
economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing
a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,
sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s
vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and
innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service
excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting
today and future.
Our
Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle
and nature.
Our
Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our
Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,
Enjoyment
About the
Role
This
position has a significant role in supporting the delivery of
Ephemera, delivering the annual maintenance schedule for over 260
public artworks, supporting the provision of the Street Art program
and commissioned sculptural artworks.
This position also maintains
data in the Collection Management System and works closely with the
Collection Management Officer and Senior Public Art Officer in this
work.
About
You
The ideal candidate
will hold a tertiary qualification in Visual Arts, Art History,
Museum Studies, or a related discipline, and/or relevant
professional experience.
They will demonstrate strong
organisational skills in coordinating logistics for public art
projects, including street art, and possess a sound understanding
of gallery practices, collection management, and conservation
standards.
With the ability to work independently and
collaboratively, they will bring excellent interpersonal skills to
foster strategic partnerships and achieve team objectives.
Proficiency in self-directed learning and familiarity with digital
tools such as the Adobe suite, collection management systems, and
business databases is essential.
The candidate will have a solid
grasp of the role of public art in activating spaces, with
experience in open space exhibitions being highly desirable.
Strong
problem-solving and time management abilities are crucial,
particularly in dynamic, multi-tasking environments.
A thorough
understanding of Workplace Health and Safety procedures is
required, along with a current Working with Children Blue Card.
Additional certifications such as Elevated Work Platform, Working
at Heights, and a White Card for construction site access would be
advantageous.
How to
Apply
Your
application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please
include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your
skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve
success in this role.
We also will require your resume and attached
copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key
requirements of the role.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Closing
Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 30 September 2025.
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council
contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing
employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
We are
committed to creating a protected and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply!
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in
the workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- N02240_Public Art Officer_PD.pdf
Required Skill Profession
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