Manager Cultural Services / Mosman Art Gallery Director
Job No:
MMC325
Location:
Mosman
- Rare senior management opportunity to lead Mosman Council’s arts and cultural services and programs, including the Mosman Art Gallery
- Join a progressive lower north shore council boasting an engaged and vibrant community
- Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
- Total package from $162,481 to $195,615 pa incl. super and vehicle allowance + plus phone, 35 hours per week
Why Apply?
Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.
We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.
We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Manager Cultural Services/Mosman Art Gallery Director you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our staff.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your strategic leadership skills in the areas of arts and culture development and programming with particular emphasis on the reputation and operations of the Mosman Art Gallery and public art.
Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking and collaboration encouraged to support all teams.
Why You’ll Like Working Here
At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.
The team you will lead is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our community offering.
We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.
We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.
What You’ll Be Working On
This role will see you operate as the Director of the Mosman Art Gallery overseeing the Gallery as a key regional cultural institution where you will continue to nurture the widely renowned Mosman Art Prize.
You will lead, inspire and manage the Cultural Services team to use innovative practices to achieve artistic and community outcomes as guided by Council’s Community Strategic Plan, MOSPLAN.
Your day to day responsibilities will see you managing and overseeing risk, budget, resources, facilities, curatorial and programming decisions including marketing and promotion. You’ll ensure optimum income generation from a mix of sources including government grants, private giving, sponsorships, venue hire, sales and in-kind support.
You will also be involved in cultural planning and policy development and overseeing overall service delivery
What You’ll Bring to the Role
To be successful in this role you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in fine arts, arts management or equivalent and at least 5 years operating in a similar role at a senior level.
You will be skilled in the ability to think and plan strategically, with demonstrated experience in successfully translating plans into action and getting high quality results for local communities.
You will have ample project management skills, and experience in corporate governance, budgeting and risk management.
You will be an inspiring leader with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills coupled with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and experience in leading and facilitating collaborative and consultative processes.
In addition to the above, you will also hold a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate (or willingness to obtain).
How to Apply
- Apply now by completing the online application form below. Please note you can save your application and come back to it later.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria via an online questionnaire. You must answer all required fields before you can submit your application.
- You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position.
- All documents uploaded must be in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.
- For further information about the role, please contact Meredith Graham, Director Community Development, on 9978 4008 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Mosman Council, 573 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088.
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 16 March 2025
Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.
