Public Art Project Officer

• A place of positive ideas

• $86,558 (pro rata) + 12% superannuation

• Part time 0.8FTE, Permanent Opportunity

About the Opportunity 
As part of the City Culture Program, the Public Art Project Officer plays a key role in bringing creativity to life across Adelaide. This role provides coordination, administration, and project support to deliver the City of Adelaide’s Cultural Policy and Public Art Action Plan, helping to create vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring public spaces.

Reporting to the Project Lead, Public Art, you’ll support a diverse range of projects from early planning through to installation and celebration. You’ll collaborate with artists, creative practitioners, and community groups, offering guidance and support to help bring ideas to fruition while navigating Council processes and funding opportunities.

You’ll also assist in managing budgets, documentation, and reporting, ensuring projects align with strategic goals and run smoothly from start to finish. Maintaining the City’s Public Art and Civic Collections, coordinating advisory groups, and contributing to promotional activities will form part of your varied and rewarding day-to-day work.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team that’s passionate about connecting people, place, and culture through public art, shaping how creativity is experienced across our city and leaving a lasting mark on Adelaide’s cultural landscape.

To view the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in the delivery of arts & cultural programs and projects.
• Sound knowledge of arts, cultural and community organisations and knowledge of arts & cultural networks and funding sources particularly contemporary visual and public art.
• Experience in supporting the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships.
• Sound knowledge of Collections and principles of Collections Management.
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative and project management support.
• Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to plan and operate efficiently under pressure to complete work.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace different perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Tegan Hale on 08 8203 7210.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Tegan Hale, Project Lead, Public Art.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 30 November 2025.

Please be advised this is a part time 0.8FTE, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $86,558 (pro rata) + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au