Clarence Valley Council

Regional Gallery Director

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

 Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $95,322 to $113,674 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance 
• enjoy the benefits of flex time 
• access to fitness passport 

About the role

Are you an experienced Gallery Director who is looking to pursue their career in arts within the Northern Rivers and an arts ecosystem which has the largest population of cultural workers in NSW outside of Sydney?

We are searching for a new Regional Gallery Director to lead our passionate and creative team. While this role will focus on leading the day-to-day operations of the Grafton Regional Gallery, it will also be instrumental in building our creative industry and identity of the Clarence Valley.

About you:

• Looking for an opportunity to continue to develop a significant regional gallery within NSW. 
• Can bring strong leadership to manage day to day operations of a regional gallery including staff, finances, assets, contract management and WHS. 
• Have a strong network of professional partnerships locally, regionally and nationally to support you in developing, negotiating and leading the delivery of an artistic program that continues to celebrate our local cultural identity.
• Understand local government and can contribute to developing and delivering a renewed Cultural Strategy, and long-term delivery against annual operational plans and budgets.
• Commercially minded and able to generate an income from retail operations as well as having a strong track record in identifying and sourcing new income to grow cultural programs.
• Have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and ability to following Council policies and manage risks.

To be successful in this position, you will be someone who can cultivate an environment of innovation and excellence within the team.

You will lead the delivery of a rich suite of arts and cultural projects, programs, development activities, creative infrastructure, and curatorial and collections management outcomes for Clarence Valley. 

Success in this role will revolve around building key relationships and partnerships with individuals, organisations, and government departments to advocate and seek support for local creative opportunities and partnerships across the Clarence Valley LGA. 

If this sounds like something that will challenge you and you want to make an impact in local government, please get in touch with Kylie Petersen, Manager Communications and Engagement, 02 6643 0230. 

Download the position description here.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential criteria
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the  target questions - maximum 300 words each question
• Q1. Please provide an example of a creative program that you have developed and delivered that supported the delivery of an organisational goal.
• Q2. Please provide an example of a time you have identified and secured funding to support the development of a new artistic program.
• Q3. Outline your experience in leading a team in the day to day operations of a gallery. 

Contact

Kylie Petersen, Manager Communications and Engagement on (02) 6643 0230. 

Closing date

Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Regional Gallery, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

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