• Lead talented specialists delivering library, museum, gallery, cultural and community programs
• Shape an inclusive, high-performing culture and guide services through their next stage of development
• Bring your leadership expertise, even if your career has not followed a traditional cultural services pathway

About the role

This is an opportunity for an accomplished and people-focused leader to guide the City's Cultural Services Section and help shape experiences that connect, inspire and enrich our community.

Reporting to the Group Leader Events, Sport and Cultural Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Coffs Harbour Libraries, Yarrila Arts and Museum, cultural programs, community engagement and associated facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, establish clear direction and ensure specialist expertise is harnessed to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents and visitors.

Your success will be measured not simply by your technical knowledge of the cultural sector, but by your ability to build trust, unite people around a shared purpose and create the conditions in which talented professionals can do their best work. You will coach and develop leaders, encourage accountability, lead change and foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

If you are an experienced leader who knows how to bring out the best in people, build strong teams and lead successfully through change, we want to hear from you. You will have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, creating a culture of trust, accountability and high performance, and empowering subject matter experts to deliver great outcomes. You will be a confident communicator and relationship builder, with the ability to balance strategic direction with operational delivery, financial management and community expectations.

While experience within cultural services, libraries, museums or galleries would be valuable, it is your leadership capability, strategic thinking and ability to lead talented specialists that will set you apart.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary around $130K - $140K, depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Leaseback vehicle options available
• Permanent, full-time position of 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Sharon McDougall, Group Leader Events, Sport and Cultural Services on sharon.mcdougall@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0427 221 495 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.