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Visual Arts Program Lead

Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026

Position Type: full time permanent
Salary: Level 7 being $102,391.49 to $108,637.34 per annum

Lead the City’s visual and public art program, curating bold exhibitions and creative experiences that connect people, spark conversation and bring our places to life. 

About this Opportunity

Lead the delivery and performance of visual and public art across the City, positioning creativity as a key driver of place activation, community connection and economic growth.
Embedded within the Arts & Experience team, this role works closely with Place, Economic Development and Tourism to deliver integrated, place-based outcomes aligned to the Business Units 5 Pillars approach:.
  1. Understanding our people and places,
  2. Delivering a concierge-style service 
  3. Empowering community led action
  4. Influencing strategy and
  5. Shaping places that support connection and experience

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Education or a related discipline)
  • Curatorship business performance or similar experience
  • Demonstrated experience in:
    • Gallery Management
    • Exhibition curation
    • Public art delivery and commissioning
    • Creative program development
  • Strong understanding of visual arts and creative placemaking
  • A satisfactory National Police Certificate
  • Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. In addition, applications requesting work sponsorship will not be considered.

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary of Level 7 $102,391.49 to $108,637.34 per annum, (depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant) plus 12% superannuation.

You will also enjoy annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Medibank/HIF/HBF Corporate Membership, Retail and lifestyle discounts via the Flare platform, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities. We have flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

How to Apply

To be considered for the position please submit a cover letter that responses to the selection criteria and a current resume. Your application and other supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or through Seek - attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9856. 

Applications close Monday 8 June 2026

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.  We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential. 

*No agencies please.

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