Arts & Culture Lead

Arts & Culture Lead Location: Nowra Administration Building, Nowra, New South Wales Salary: $118,248 – $135,701 gross p.a. plus 12% Super Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with option of flexitime About the Role The Arts & Culture Lead oversees Shoalhaven City Council's arts and cultural services, including the Entertainment Centre, Regional Gallery, and Library Services. The role provides strategic direction, financial leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the services' cultural facilities remain high‑quality and well‑used community assets. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Arts & Culture services to achieve operational efficiency, financial sustainability and community outcomes aligned with Council's strategic objectives. Support service managers to develop and implement operational plans that achieve excellence in operational efficiency and effectiveness. Support teams and services to work collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor's degree relevant to the position such as Arts, Business Management, Marketing, and/or extensive relevant experience in a management role in the provision of services in the cultural development, performing and visual arts and entertainment industry sectors. Proven success in developing service/business strategy into operational goals to achieve community outcomes in alignment with Council's strategic priorities. Demonstrated ability to support service managers to use business/service strategy to develop and implement operational plans that achieve excellence in operational efficiency and effectiveness. Experience managing arts and cultural services/facilities, including programming and marketing. Current Class C Driver's License. Benefits Generous leave entitlements Long Service Leave after 5 years Option of flexitime for indoor staff 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff Flexible and remote working arrangements Novated lease arrangements available Opportunities for professional development and training Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies. Application Process To apply, click Apply and complete each step of the application, attaching your résumé and responding to questions regarding general information about you. You will also need to answer questions that demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position, such as: Choose one of Shoalhaven City Council's core values (Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity, Respect) and explain how you have enacted this value in a professional setting. Explain your relevant qualifications, skills, and experience that relate to this role. Describe why you are a great candidate for the Arts & Culture Lead role and what excites you about the role. Applicants who progress to pre‑employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks, and a Medical (Low Risk) test. Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks. Contact Lauren Buckingham – Manager Customer & Community Services Phone: Applications close: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 (midnight). We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply. We are committed to ensuring an equitable recruitment process. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us. As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr