MidCoast Council

Community and Cultural Development Officer – Arts Development

The role

Are you passionate about strengthening creative communities, supporting local artists, and driving cultural development across a diverse and vibrant region? MidCoast Council is seeking a motivated and community‑minded Community & Cultural Development Officer - Arts Development to help shape the cultural future of our area.

Reporting to the Community & Cultural Development Coordinator, this role delivers arts development initiatives, cultural programs, and community capacity‑building projects that support Council’s strategic vision. Working across the MidCoast region, you’ll help strengthen creative industries, foster cultural participation, and contribute to a vibrant and connected community.

The position leads projects aligned with the MidCoast Cultural Plan,administers the community and cultural grants program andidentifies funding opportunities through grant writing and research. You’ll help plan and evaluate cultural strategies, deliver programs and events, and build strong relationships with local artists, creative industries, and cultural organisations. The role also provides advice on public art, collaborates across Council to support diverse cultural activities, and maintains accurate reporting to track community impact.

What you'll bring

• Qualifications in arts management, cultural development, or relevant industry experience.
• Strong grounding in arts funding, cultural policy, and sector development, with experience delivering capacity‑building initiatives.
• Proven track record in grant writing, reporting, and managing constructive partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver projects effectively
• Current Class C Driver Licence and Working with Children Check.

What we offer?

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Salary:

• Commencing salary circa $44,850 p.a. (pro rata salary at 21 hours per week)
• 12.5% Superannuation
• Salary negotiable based on skills and experience

Location:This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:

• Permanent, Part Time
• 21 Hours per week
• Days of work are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Closing date:Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

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For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Alex Mills, Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services who is the hiring manager for this role. Alex can be reached on (02) 7955 7854 or[email protected].

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Kim Aird, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7467 or at[email protected].

How to apply:

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method,please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
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• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitmentagencies do not contact us at this stage.