Senior Project Officer Visual Arts

We’re pleased to announce an opportunity to join us as our Senior Project Officer 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

As the Senior Project Officer Visual Arts, you will play a key role behind the scenes to support the delivery of visual arts projects and programs including the Australia at the Venice Biennale Art and Architecture projects. From planning to de-installation, you’ll be at the centre of it ensuring everything runs smoothly. This includes,

• collaborating with a range of stakeholders to produce the Venice projects
• managing the end-to-end delivery of the Venice Biennale Art professional development program
• managing designated visual arts programs including the Incoming Visitors Program
• handling project administration from travel and logistics to reporting
• contributing to the development of communications related to the Venice projects
• supporting fundraising administration and coordination for the Venice art project
• contributing to research, analysis and preparation of information related to the relevant programs
• scoping and planning future projects and programs and providing insights on trends, risks and opportunities.

What this means for you

• Fixed term of 2 years
• Office Location: Sydney
• Salary of $86,578 per annum + 15.4% 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 20 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.