Executive Director

Salamanca Arts Centre is seeking an Executive Director - Operations and Arts Programming

Hobart TAS | Flexible – Full-Time | Senior Leadership

Salary: $120,000 negotiable + super (pro-rata)

Organisation

Salamanca Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural hub, home to a diverse community of artists, makers, performers and creative thinkers. Located in the iconic sandstone warehouses along Salamanca Place for nearly 50 years, SAC’s mission is to connect, celebrate, and champion the arts in Tasmania. Through exhibitions, performances, residencies, retail spaces and public programs, we support creative practice and open the door to powerful cultural experiences for locals and visitors alike.

Role

The Executive Director reports to the Board and leads the SAC team to ensure the artistic development, growth, and financial viability of the Salamanca Arts Centre. This role spans operations and arts programming and requires experience in arts administration, business management and finance with strong senior leadership and governance skills.

Flexible working arrangements are available, with the role offered between 0.6 and full-time for the right candidate.

Selection Criteria

SAC Offers

Close-knit, collaborative team

Flexible working arrangements

Values driven workplace with direct impact on local artists, audiences and cultural life

Career growth and professional development opportunities; annual PD budget

Being at the centre of creative activity – opportunity to shape the future of a respected community arts organisation 

Applying

Please read the full Position Description on the Salamanca Arts Centre website https://www.sac.org.au/opportunity/executive-director/ and follow the links to submit an Online Application, including:

• CV / resume
• Two page cover letter addressing the PD selection criteria.

Applications close 12 noon on Friday 29 May 2026. Late Applications may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Any enquires can be directed to [email protected]