Burwood Council

Arts and Cultural Producer

• Exciting permanent
  full-time position available!
• Join a progressive
  Council that has a reputation for dynamic award-winning events
• $93,052.42 -
  $109,596.71 plus 12% Super

Be Part of Something Special

Burwood has a vibrant community,
and a dynamic arts and cultural scene supported by a thriving business and
retail centre with a strong and exciting future. Our events bring people
together and create unique, memorable experiences.

As Sydney’ s cultural playground,
our rich community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive and vibrant
cultural events, intriguing laneways, impressive public art and an enviable
restaurant and cafe scene.

Our people are at the heart of
everything we do. We are looking for a qualified and experienced arts and
cultural professional to join our innovative Community and Culture team.

If you are passionate about public
art, creating memorable cultural experiences, building community and want to
help shape Burwood’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Position:

As the Arts and Cultural Producer, you will be
responsible to help drive Council's vibrant arts, cultural and events program,
contributing to the successful delivery of creative projects and events that
strengthen community connection, cultural participation, vibrant places and destination
outcomes for the city

Working alongside a passionate
team of creative producers, you will bring to life a diverse range of arts and
cultural projects, exhibitions, public programs, and activations that
strengthen community connection, cultural participation, and cement Burwood as
a premier cultural destination. To perform this role effectively, the
successful applicant must have:

• Tertiary
  qualifications in Arts Administration, Event Management, Project Management or
  a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated work experience in a
  similar role
• Proven experience in planning, coordinating and delivering community events, festivals, or arts and
  cultural programs, preferably in a local government context
• Expertise in the
  coordination and engagement of artists, creative practitioners, or key arts and
  cultural partners for events, festivals, and arts and cultural programming
• Hands on experience in
  event/arts and cultural programming production operations, including logistics,
  site planning, contractor coordination, onsite event delivery
• Exceptional
  organisational, project management skills with an ability to communicate and
  negotiate at all levels of management, with internal and external stakeholders,
  contractors, and staff
• Availability to work
  out of hours and on weekends as required.

Key Requirements:

• Willingness to
  complete a National Police History Check 
• Willingness to
  complete a pre-employment health assessment
• Current NSW Driver's
  Licence
• Current Working with
  Children Check

Culture & Benefits:

• Access to flexible
  working arrangements
• Health & Wellbeing
  initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, access to fitness passport)
• Access to Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this
role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Maria Mitar,
Strategic Events and Cultural Producer on 02 9911 9946.

Applications should include a
resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Closing date: 27 October
2026 11:59PM

At Burwood Council we celebrate
diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds,
experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where
every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute
their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are
also proud to be a child safe organisation.