Program Manager, Visual Arts

We’re pleased to announce an opportunity to join us as our Program Manager Visual Arts

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

Our Purpose

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

Our Culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Your role

You will lead the development and delivery of Australia at the Venice Biennale Art and Architecture projects and visual arts programs aligned to our strategic priorities. You are a seasoned program manager, with deep knowledge and understanding of the visual art sector, someone who can confidently balance strategy, budgets and stakeholders while turning big picture vision into tangible outcomes. This includes:

Project management

Overseeing the operational management of the Venice Arts and Architecture projects including budgeting, procurement, and management of contractors.

Leadership

Providing expert guidance through a curatorial framework to shape research, development, delivery and evaluation of the Venice art exhibition.

Stakeholder Management

Overseeing the professional development and sector engagement programs and managing partnerships with state and territory governments and other key stakeholders.

Program Design

Designing and managing Visual Arts programs in response to evolving organisational priorities.

Risk Management

Developing and implementing strategies to manage risks and champion best practices to contribute to the sustainability and success of the Venice projects and Visual Arts programs.

Research and Reporting

Managing research and analysis associated to the Venice projects and Visual Arts programs to support the development of reports, proposals and strategic documents.

Communications and Engagement

Collaborating with the communications team to provide subject matter expertise on the Venice projects and Visual Arts programs to ensure that key stakeholders and audiences are engaged.

What this means for you

• Fixed term of 2 years
• Office Location: Sydney
• Salary of $110,812 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days’ work from home and three days on site)
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Paid cultural leave to attend religious or cultural obligations
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

How to apply

We recognise that exceptional talent comes in various forms. We welcome and celebrate candidates from all backgrounds, believing that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive our success. Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the job requirements at Careers – Creative Australia.

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please reach out to People and Culture at hrteam@creative.gov.au.

Applications close on 7 August 2025 at 10am

This is not an Australian Public Service position.

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.