At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

Join us as our new Manager Arts and Culture for a brand-new opportunity!

The Manager Arts and Culture will lead the Western Plains Cultural Centre and Cultural Development Team within the Community, Culture and Places division. The role focuses on delivering high quality services and strengthening our community engagement with arts and culture experiences. The position will also oversee the project management and operation of the, to be constructed, Wiradjuri Tourism Centre.

Find personal and professional growth:

The Arts and Culture is responsible for the strategic management, experience delivery and financial performance of Council’s Western Plains Cultural Centre and Cultural Development Team.

The position is also accountable for identifying and driving partnerships with government, industry and operators to grow appreciation of arts and culture, including the implementation of our Public Art Strategy and development of a new culture strategy that aligns with the Dubbo Regional Council’s Community Strategic Plan. We’d love to have you on board. Enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative work environment where you’ll grow professionally while helping to shape the future of the Dubbo Region.

You'll find growth through:

• Operations Management of our Western Plains Culture Centre and Cultural Development Team
• The chance to align cross divisional support in a changing environment
• Providing compassionate change management support

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor Degree in Arts, Marketing, Business, or related discipline and/or experience commensurate to the qualification.

• Demonstrated
  experience in commercial management and in the strategic management of a
  cultural facility.

• High level organisational skills with demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects and engaging with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent skills in research and data analysis and the ability to undertake economic, business and financial analysis.

• Superior
  management and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and
  maintain positive, cooperative and productive relationships with staff,
  the community and key stakeholders.

• Experience in developing commercial and/or government partnerships to deliver improved business performance or customer service outcomes.

We would also love you to have:

• Experience in developing or managing business marketing strategies and campaigns.

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $121,093 to $163,833

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Director, Community Culture & Places on 02 6801 4710

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

Applications close 9:00am Wednesday 21st May 2025

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.