Project Officer - Public Art Program - Casual Position 

Reference Number: 13637

Casual Hourly Rate: $38.82 - $41.47 per hour + casual loading

Location: Tanks Arts Centre, Collins Avenue - Cairns

Applications Close:  Sunday, 8 August 2021 

Cairns Regional Council is an innovative employer with a diverse workforce. We’re proud of our community and the key role you can play in making the Cairns region a great place to live, work and learn. We need talented, committed people who want to make a difference – we need you! 

Do you have a passion for the arts industry and want to showcase your project management skills? Then we'd love to hear from you! We are now seeking a dedicated, suitably qualified and/or highly experienced Project Officer to join our Cultural Services team now!

Public art in the Cairns region reflects the unique character and lifestyle of the region. Cultural Services is responsible for the management and maintenance of Council’s extensive public art collection, as well as the acquisition and commission of new works, as underpinned by Council's corporate objectives that seek to build Cairns’ reputation as a vibrant and contemporary public art city.  

The primary objectives of the position are to: 

• Project manage procurement of new public artworks for Cairns Regional Council
• Manage the maintenance of existing public artworks in the Cairns Regional Council collection
• Deliver events and initiatives outlined in the Cairns Regional Council Public Art Plan

Key duties and responsibilities include: 

• Liaising with stakeholders
• Writing project briefs and progress reports
• Facilitating briefings
• Sourcing the artists and creative teams
• Contract administration and supervision of the construction, installation or procurement of the artwork
• Documentation and evaluation
• Schedule, commission and document the maintenance of existing artworks in the public art collection
• Assist in the delivery of projects and events in the Public Program of the Strategy 

To be successful in this role you will require: 

• Bachelor of Business, Commerce or Management and/or extensive experience in project management
• Experience and/or understanding of the processes involved in commissioning, producing and maintaining public artworks
• Experience in project administration and management
• Experience in writing business documents (e.g. reports, memos, business case)
• Demonstrated experience in achieving project outcomes
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills
• High level of computer literacy 

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa