Chief Executive Officer

Arts Capital Limited is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated CEO to lead the company and Ainslie+Gorman, the arts centres we manage in Braddon ACT.

Who We Are

Arts Capital Limited manages two ACT Government facilities, Ainslie Arts Centre and Gorman Arts Centre, together known as ‘Ainslie+Gorman’. The company has a 5 year grant, 2023 to 2027, from the ACT Government through artsACT and a head licence to occupy both centres. The centres are heritage-listed. Gorman is currently undergoing a significant refurbishment by the ACT Government, funded by it and the Commonwealth Government, reflecting its status as a building more than 100 years old, operating for over 40 years as an arts centre. Our vision for the arts centres is a home for creativity that reflects the diversity and passion of the local community, supports artistic development and helps build connections.

Role Summary

This a full time leadership role, mostly onsite (with flexibility) and sometimes requiring after hours presence and attendances.

The CEO is also the Director of Ainslie+Gorman.

The CEO leads and manages the company and a small, highly-skilled team of arts facilities and venue management professionals, committed to the company’s mission of nurturing safe and vibrant community spaces for creativity to thrive.

The CEO provides creative, strategic and ethical leadership to foster and manage a collaborative culture aligned with and underpinned by the company’s goals and values articulated in the Arts Capital Strategic Plan 2024-2027.

The role encompasses full operational oversight, financial management, human resource development, and management of complex stakeholder engagement, both internal and external.

To Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the full role description, key responsibilities and performance indicators available by contacting the Board Chair at recruitment@artscapital.com.au

Applicants should submit the following:

• A written application, no longer than 2 pages in length, setting out your claims to the role against the key responsibilities and performance indicators; and
• A current CV and contact details of 3 referees.

Applications should be emailed with CEO in the subject line by 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2025 to recruitment@artscapital.com.au

If you would like to discuss the position, please send your phone contact details via email to recruitment@artscapital.com.au and our Board Chair will get in touch.