City of Greater Geelong
Public Art Project Officer
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.
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As the Public Art Project Officer, you will oversee the operations of the City’s Public Art Program while spearheading the development and implementation of new public art projects. You will be a key player in building internal and external relationships, facilitating community engagement, and supporting public art initiatives that inspire and enrich public spaces. Your role will include providing expert advice, coordinating public art projects, managing project documentation, and ensuring that public art strategies align with best practices for diverse cultural engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as a key liaison for stakeholders in public art project proposals.
- Foster collaborative relationships with council teams and community partners.
- Champion the involvement of artists, encouraging investment and innovation.
- Deliver and support public art projects, including those involving First Nation’s artists.
- Manage project documentation, including procurement, reporting, and evaluation.
- Identify and secure grant funding and manage related reporting requirements.
- Coordinate public art events and facilitate community participation in projects.
- Provide guidance on the care and management of outdoor art collections.
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