At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate creative studio spaces and support community programs in a vibrant environment.
- Company: Join the City of Sydney, a purpose-led organisation focused on community and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while working with passionate and supportive people.
- Qualifications: Advanced ceramic skills, studio coordination experience, and strong organisational abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 102420 - 102420 $ per year.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES/Creative City/City Life
Full-time term contract up to 12 months with option to extend
Location: Sydney
Salary: $102,420.00 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all. Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050. Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.
About the role:
The City of Sydney's Cultural Programs and Services team is seeking a motivated and organised Studio Coordinator to support the effective operation of our creative studio spaces across multiple cultural facilities. You’ll play a key role in coordinating safe, accessible and well-functioning studio environments that support our community and our program teams. Working closely with Program Coordinators, you’ll provide technical advice, oversee studio assets and equipment, and implement best-practice operational and safety standards. The role is hands-on and varied, combining studio operations, workplace health and safety and program support. You may also assist with the delivery of public-facing creative programs and events from time to time.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Advanced ceramic technical skills encompassing kiln management, clay reclaim procedures, studio safety standards
- Experience coordinating studio, workshop, creative, cultural or technical spaces
- Experience applying workplace health and safety requirements within an operational environment
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with tutors, contractors, staff and community participants
- A current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one
- A current Class C Driver Licence
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Friday, 16 October 2026.
What we can offer you:
- You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
- Flexible working
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
- Professional development
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families:
- We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture:
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us. We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us.
Studio Coordinator employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
