Team Leader Gallery and Arts Programs

Merri-bek City Council is looking for an experienced and collaborative arts leader to oversee our gallery and other arts programs.

• Part Time, permanent role, 4 days per week – 0.8 EFT
• Exciting role overseeing the Counihan Gallery, public art program, arts grants and artist development program for one of Melbourne’s leading Councils for the arts
• This role will be based in Coburg and Brunswick with work from home opportunities
• $99 – 108K + Super (pro rata)

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community.  Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep.  Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

The Team Leader Gallery and Arts Programs is a key leadership role within the Arts Merri-bek team and is responsible for oversight of the Counihan Gallery in Brunswick, public art, arts grants and artist development programs. The role works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver arts programs that are impactful and relevant for both artists and audiences. The role also works with the Unit Manager to deliver relevant aspects of the 2023-2030 Arts and Culture Strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an arts industry professional who is passionate about contemporary art, supporting diverse artistic practice and engaging with Merri-bek’s diverse arts sector and community. We are seeking someone who is strategic and collaborative and interested in creating partnerships and driving audience development and growth.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• A tertiary qualification in the arts/arts management/curatorship and/or arts industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate diverse and innovative arts programs.
• Experience in managing an art gallery and/or art collection.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and ability to develop partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people management experience including motivating and supervising staff and, contractors.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

What the role can offer

• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative Arts and Culture team and contribute to the vibrant Merri-bek community
• A role that is interesting and impactful
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Amber Stuart on 9240 2376. 

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 5 March 2025

Please read the position description before applying: Team Leader Gallery and Arts Programs | Merri Bek City Council

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver’s Licence and WWCC.  Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents. *Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council. Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture. We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience.  Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitment@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.