- $125,955 to $133,450 per annum plus superannuation
- Full-time, 1-year maximum term
- CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
Join us as the Project Lead – Arts Strategy and help shape a vibrant and culturally rich city. In this role, you will lead innovative arts and cultural initiatives, develop strategic programs and partnerships, and deliver projects that enhance community connection, creativity and public spaces across the City
Reporting to the Alliance Manager, Arts and Culture, your responsibilities would primarily include:
- Leading the development of the City’s Public Art Strategy and updating of policies;
- Providing strategic arts and culture advise to leadership and stakeholders;
- Undertaking research and analysis to support strategy and program development; and
- Developing and delivering arts and culture projects and programs in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and aligned with public art strategy.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in arts management, cultural planning, public policy, community development, or other related field;
- Extensive experience in the development and implementation of arts and cultural strategies in a government or community context;
- Strong understanding of collections principles and policy, cultural policy, and contemporary arts practice; and
- Demonstrated leadership and project managements skills, including experience managing budgets, timelines and complex stakeholder relationships.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply
Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
