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INTERNAL ONLY - PROGRAM OFFICER DESIGN BRISBANE

LocationBrisbane Central and CBD
Work TypeFull Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Job no: 660345
Category: Strategic Project, Program and Policy
  • Support the delivery of business processes for the public art team

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability 

Branch: City Planning and Economic Development

Salary Range: Band 5 AUD $91,900 – 104,172 per annum + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work Type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to June 2026


Our Branch – City Planning and Economic Development

We deliver strategic projects to help create and transform a more liveable and economically viable Brisbane. With a focus on future strategic planning, our people help shape Brisbane through suburban design projects, infrastructure, and economic growth. 

Committing to this mission requires a diverse team of passionate professionals such as urban designers, architects and heritage specialists and economists.

The Role

Design Brisbane as part of City Planning and Economic Development is dedicated to creating better urban design outcomes for Brisbane.​​​​​​​ Within this section, The Public Art team provides advice relating to public art including citywide policy, development contributions, public art asset management, advocacy and promotion. 

The Program Officer will provide project, administrative and business processes for Design Brisbane to meet corporate, divisional and business obligations. This role will support the Public Art team to coordinate the delivery of program outcomes. 

Essential to this role is assisting in the management of the public art collection including input of data into the collection management system, engaging suppliers, liaise with artists in the delivery of the public art program and provide assistance in the management of events such as the Artforce Brisbane awards. 

 To be successful in this role you will have:  

  • ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback and achieve agreed performance standards in order to contribute to a culture of performance excellence
  • experience in delivering quality customer focused services and providing high level administrative, business improvement and project support to senior staff, including the ability to gather and compile information, develop reports, and make appropriate recommendation and decisions
  • experience in managing competing priorities, complying with organisational communication standards and deadlines and managing customer expectations within a sensitive political environment
  • experience in building and maintaining relationships, liaising and negotiating with customers and senior management
  • experience in providing training, guidance and advice to internal and external customers
  • experience in interpreting and adapting communication to suit an audience, delivering quality written and oral communication together with sound interpersonal skills
  • high level proficiency in commonly used computer systems and software.

Benefits of working for Council include:

  • flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
  • free gym and wellness centre
  • award winning superannuation fund
  • generous leave provisions
  • competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call John Hefez on 07 3178 3859 or email john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: 10th September 2024

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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