Public Art Project Officer

About this role

Connecting people, culture, and knowledge At Blacktown Arts, culture, place and people shape the work we do every day. Our community values open spaces and places where people can connect. Public art helps share local stories, strengthen a sense of belonging and create opportunities for people to learn, reflect and engage with their city. As the Public Art Project Officer, you manage public art projects from concept through to delivery. You coordinate artist commissions, prepare contracts, manage project plans and schedules, and work with artists, contractors and Council teams to keep projects moving. You contribute to city wide public art strategies, support reviews of public art proposals, assist with promotional materials, and provide advice on the care and maintenance of Council’s public artworks. Working within the City Living directorate, you support major public art projects linked to Council’s Transformational Projects, including Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant projects. You work closely with the Coordinator Cultural Planning and Public Art to help shape public spaces that reflect the identity and diversity of Blacktown. This role suits someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, pays attention to detail and provides excellent customer service to artists, contractors, community members and Council stakeholders. Join a motivated team, with professional development opportunities. Your work helps create a more connected, inclusive and culturally rich city. At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with: • a term contract, full-time role for up to 17 months with one of Australia's largest councils • an entry level salary commencing at $1,861.14 per week • a 35-hour working week • access to Council's flextime arrangement • 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements • ongoing training and development support • access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs. Our commitment to safety Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. Position description For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description. Closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Alicia Talbot on alicia.talbot@blacktown.nsw.gov.au Internal ref: Term contract - up to December 2027