Job Details
Group and Team: Creative City Group, Arts and Cultural Program Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Temporary (12 months). Part-time 0.6 FTE (3 days per week).
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,137 to $99,635 per annum (pro‐rata for Part‐time $46.12 – $50.42 per hour) + 13.5% superannuation
About the role
The Public Art Program Officer plays a key role in shaping Hobart's creative identity, bringing ambitious public art projects to life and activating the city's streets and spaces. Working across artists, communities and government, the role champions contemporary practice while delivering public art that is thoughtful, accessible and enduring.
Key duties
* Curate and project manage public art commissions from early ideas through to fabrication, installation and care
* Steward Council's public art collection, programs and platforms, ensuring they remain vibrant, relevant and well maintained
* Build strong partnerships with artists, arts organisations, government and the community to advance Hobart's Public Art Program
About you
The Arts Cultural Program Team is looking for an experienced public art and project management professional for a 12‐month contract. The successful candidate brings a strong understanding of public art policy and cultural strategy within the built environment, and combines creative insight with strong project, contract and stakeholder management capability to deliver high‐quality public art outcomes.
Key skills needed
* Proven capability in end‐to‐end public art and construction project delivery
* Strong understanding of public art policy, cultural strategy and program delivery
* Advanced communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
* Proven ability to manage contracts, funding submissions and reporting requirements
Qualifications and licences
* Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Building or Industrial Design
* Current Driver Licence
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community and continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Benefits and entitlements
* Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options
* Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine‐day fortnight
* A wide range of leave entitlements
* Health and Wellness programmes, including onsite gyms
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service
* Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank
Application notice
All applications must be made in the online portal. You can save your progress and submit your final application when ready. Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Before you begin
Read the position description carefully. You will need to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less. Ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualifications ready to attach at the end of your application. To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver's licences, passports or tax and superannuation details. Instead, declare you hold the required documents and originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application. The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit. Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Health and safety
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‐employment background checks, including reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check and medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing.
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