Cultural Development and Events Lead in Kiama

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion.

We currently have an opportunity for a Cultural Development and Events Lead to join the Community Outcomes team.

This position will lead the delivery of key arts and cultural initiatives while assisting to plan and deliver major and community events.

This role focuses on creating engaging cultural programs, supporting vibrant community experiences, and contributing to the successful delivery of a diverse range of events.

What we offer...

• Temporary Full-Time Parental Leave Relief Role, 35 hours per week until 31 October 2027.(A job share arrangement will be considered for this role - if applicable)
• Commencing annual salary from $90,493 to $99,768.54(salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Phone and lap top

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, Community Development or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in arts and cultural development, creative industries, events, tourism or community development.
• Experience coordinating and delivering community, cultural and major events, programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills, including planning, budgeting, reporting and managing competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, community groups, artists, performers, event organisers, sponsors and local businesses while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify, secure and administer grants, sponsorship, partnerships and funding programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and contemporary business systems.
• Current Class C Driver Licence

Key responsibilities as Cultural Development and Events Lead...

• Deliver Council's priority arts, cultural and creative industry programs and initiatives
• Manage the Old Fire Station annual exhibition program, including managing inquiries, bookings, payments, and any issues with bump-in and out
• Secure and administer grants, sponsorships and partnership opportunities
• Assist with the coordination and promotion of community, cultural and tourism-related events and activations
• Support the delivery of Council-led events, public art commitments, workshops and funding programs
• Develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships across the community, arts, tourism and events sectors
• Represent Council on relevant networks, committees and industry forums.
• Pre-Employment Checks

This is a child-related position.

You will be required to provide Council with your valid and current Working with Children Check (WWCC) number as a condition of your employment.

In addition, your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check and Pre-employment Medical to determine your suitability for employment.

All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

Further information about the position can be found in the position description on the following pages.

Closing Date

Sunday, 15th November 2026 at 11:30pm.

For information about this role contact Galavizh Ahmadi Nia, Manager Community Outcomes on 0400 701 ***

A merit list may be created from this recruitment and candidates considered for any similar opportunities that arise in the next six months.

Similar opportunities may include casual, temporary and permanent opportunities.