Public Art Project Officer

Please apply for the Public Art Project Officer role at Careers at Council . Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains, with 450,000 residents across 54 suburbs. It is the largest and most diverse city in NSW, home to a vibrant multicultural community, a large First Nations population, and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With a $24.8 billion regional economy and 35,000 businesses, Blacktown City Council offers wide‑range professional opportunities and is leading the transformation of the city and Western Sydney. Blacktown City Council is committed to delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused services and experiences while fostering an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities. About the Opportunity At Blacktown Arts, we walk alongside our First Nations Elders, Knowledge Holders, and broader communities of artists, partners and collaborators to create creative and cultural experiences that are part of everyone’s daily life. A deep sense of culture, place and community sits at the heart of everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Art Project Officer to join our Blacktown Arts team on a term contract, part‑time basis for up to 12 months. The officer will coordinate and project‑manage Council’s Public Art, overseeing the implementation of city‑wide strategies and public art projects. The role is customer‑focused, providing exceptional service to artists, contractors, community members and internal Council stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Commission new public art projects that are relevant to place and community. Develop project briefs and reports. Manage contracts and licences. Build and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Advise on the development, display, management and maintenance of public art. Essential Qualifications and Experience Tertiary level qualification in arts administration/management, education or an appropriate area, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated skills and experience in delivering temporary and permanent public art. Proven capacity to work in a high‑pressure team environment with competing demands and concurrent projects. Experience working productively with artists and communities from a range of cultural backgrounds. Experience in partnership programmes and stakeholder management. Excellent writing skills for a wide variety of audiences and media. High level computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office suite. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service. Working with Children Check. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Knowledge of project management systems, skills and methodology. Experience working in government contexts. Current class C driver’s licence. Knowledge of industry networks throughout the arts, cultural and creative industries sector. Remuneration and Benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement. Entry level for this position starts at $1,861.14 per week, pro‑rata. 21‑hour working week. Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs. Legal and Safety Requirements This position is identified as child‑related work in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, visit . Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre‑employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child‑safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. Application Process Prepare your resume and any other relevant documentation. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application. Closing Date Friday 12 December 2025, 11:59 pm. Contact Officer Sydney 0477 333 519. #J-18808-Ljbffr