Manager Creative Communities

The City of Casey is looking for an inspiring Manager, Creative Communities to lead its arts, culture, libraries and major events portfolio.

• Help shape a thriving, inclusive & connected City of Casey
• Hybrid & flexible working options + regular WFH days each week
• Permanent full-time role in a collaborative senior leadership team
• Senior Officer contract – salary negotiable subject to experience

About the Role

This role provides strategic and operational leadership across creative arts, destinations, civic and community events, and library services, ensuring programs and facilities consistently deliver inclusive and impactful experiences that respond to evolving community needs.

With a strong understanding of the creative and public sector environment, the Manager Creative Communities builds trusted partnerships with artists, creative groups, community organisations, service providers and State and Federal Government to advocate for investment, influence outcomes and deliver community wide benefits.

As a senior leader, the role requires strong commercial and political acumen, sound financial management and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. The Manager Creative Communities leads and inspires multidisciplinary teams, drives innovation and continuous improvement, and ensures services are well governed, financially sustainable and aligned with Council’s strategic priorities and values.

What You’ll deliver

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Council’s arts, culture, libraries and events portfolio, including premier venues, facilities and city‑wide programs, positioning Casey as a leading creative and cultural destination.
• Deliver inclusive and impactful programs and experiences that drive participation, access, wellbeing and cultural equity, and reflect the diversity and evolving needs of the community.
• Lead, inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams, setting clear direction, fostering collaboration, and building a positive, accountable and values driven culture.
• Build and manage strong partnerships and advocacy relationships with artists, creative groups, community organisations, service providers and State and Federal Government to deliver outcomes, secure funding and influence sector policy.
• Ensure sound governance, financial sustainability and commercial performance, including budget management, risk and safety oversight, reporting to senior leadership and Council, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior leadership expertise within arts, culture, events or libraries, with a proven ability to lead complex portfolios, inspire high‑performing teams and deliver outcomes at scale.
• Strong arts and cultural sector knowledge and political acumen, enabling you to navigate government environments, understand funding and policy contexts, and advocate effectively for arts, culture and community events.
• A track record of delivering inclusive, high‑quality and innovative programs and facilities that drive participation, access, wellbeing and positive customer experience, reflecting community diversity and changing needs.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships with artists, community organisations, service providers and State and Federal Government agencies.
• Commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing significant budgets, ensuring financial sustainability, applying sound governance and risk management, and balancing creative ambition with strategic and operational priorities.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Psychometric Testing, and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume. No need to address selection criteria.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Friday 15 May 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or [email protected].

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

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