EL1 - Senior Art Consultant, Creative Industries
EL1 - Senior Art Consultant, Creative Industries
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EL1 - Senior Art Consultant Creative Industries
Title:
EL1 - Senior Art Consultant Creative Industries
Classification(s):
Executive Level 1
Employment Type:
Ongoing Full Time
Salary:
$122667- $139534per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Business Division:
Office for the Arts
Branch / Section:
Creative Industries ArtBank
Location:
Sydney
Our roles support flexible work arrangements. Our preference is for candidates to be located in Artbanks Sydney office (Waterloo). For more information on the operational needs or inherent requirements of the role please contact the contact officer listed below.
Security Clearance:
Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No:
46859
Contact Officer:
Zo Rodriguez on0or via
Closing Date:
11.59pm AEST Tuesday 01 July 2025
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability people with cultural and linguistic diversity and LGBTQIA people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and in particular supporting womens progression into senior leadership.
A little bit about us
The Arts Division leads the Departments engagement on arts and culture and provides high quality strategic advice to the Minister on creative sector policy and program issues. The Division also administers programs that support Australias creative sector and stimulate participation in Australias cultural life; and foster employment and growth across the creative sectors.
Artbank is a section within the Creative Industries Branch of the Arts Division. Established in 1980 Artbank is an Australian Government arts support program and a key component of the Governments support for visual artists. The program aims to increase the sustainability and accessibility of Australian contemporary art; support Australian contemporary artists; and encourage engagement with and appreciation of Australian contemporary art by the broader community. Within this context Artbank has two core program objectives: to provide direct support to living Australian artists through the acquisition of their work; and to promote the value of Australian contemporary art to the broader community by making this work available through an art rental scheme. Artbank has offices in Sydney Melbourne and Perth.
The opportunity we have available
The position of Senior Art Consultant is responsible for leading Artbanks core policy mission of making artworks from the collection accessible through a public leasing scheme. It will require deep and professional knowledge of Australian contemporary art coupled with a keen business sense with demonstrated achievement in both areas. The successful candidate will have well established networks in the Australian contemporary art sector and relevant industries upon which they can draw along with successful experience managing a team of professionals.
Day to day this role will oversee the work of Art Consultants based in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Perth in addition to managing their own portfolio of clients.
You will have excellent communication skills and act as a public face for the organisation working with potential and existing clients in support of Artbanks art leasing program and speaking at public forums to increase the profile of Artbanks client leasing program.
The role makes a significant contribution to Artbanks organisational objectives through leading the implementation of business development strategies through understanding the areas that will be needed for future success in this area. The role will require expertise in analysis and presentation of client leasing data for inclusion in program reporting and planning and the ability to work collaboratively with Consultants in other states.
You will be the line supervisor of six art consultants mentoring them to achieve professional goals and ensuring they are completing their roles in accordance with APS requirements.
This position will be based at Artbank Sydney.
What will you do
Under general guidance and in accordance with APS values and Code of Conduct Government and Departmental policies and the relevant Secretarys Instructions the Senior Art Consultant key duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Artbanks objectives and purpose.
- Undertake business planning to increase the reach of the Artbank leasing program.
- Drive increased business for the art leasing program including through growing and leveraging opportunities in your existing networks and clients and researching and building relationships with new clients.
- Directly manage clients ensuring their ongoing needs are addressed.
- Supervise lead and develop Artbanks Client Services team coordinate their activities to ensure they meets the programs objectives in line with the departments Integrity Framework including forecasting sales targets and leading the team to reach them.
- Represent Artbank at internal and external public events including speaking confidently about the program and Australian contemporary art.
- Using your strong analytical skills and industry experience to contribute to the development and recommendation of strategic and business planning for Artbank with especial focus on the activities systems and processes that support the business and Client Service functions.
- Using superior analytical skills consider and recommend new initiatives with the ability to engage with an appropriate level of risk.
- Contribute to Artbank event programming as required and other initiatives that support Artbanks objectives and promote increased access to and understanding of Australian visual art.
- Collaborate with other Artbank areas to analyse data with narrative and data visualisation/graphics; including them in appropriate reports.
- Take the lead when clients have specific needs or where a roadblock appears in Artbank delivering its services be able to review options consider deliverables and manage risks appropriately to meet client and Artbank needs.
- Ensure appropriate records are maintained in accordance with the Departments record keeping standards
- Exercise all delegations efficiently effectively ethically and in line with appropriate guidelines
Who are we looking for
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive level 1 Work level standards. We are searching for an excellent visual arts leader who is keen to apply their skills and knowledge in a unique arts program managed by the commonwealth government.
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to:
- Achieve Results: Demonstrates a track record in developing new business while retaining/growing existing business ideally in a contemporary art context.
- Has excellent organisation and administrative skills and has successfully managed teams to deliver against set KPIs.
- Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills being a confident negotiator and effective communicator.
- Has deep knowledge of Australian contemporary art and the ability to successfully communicate this knowledge to the broader public and prospective clients.
- Thinks Strategically: Has high-level analytical skills especially related to data and the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations to enhance Artbanks achievements in client leasing.
- Collaborates across diverse teams: Demonstrates a strong commitment and ability to build a positive and collegiate work culture including a commitment to supporting diversity and nurturing talent as this role is part of the Artbank leadership team responsible for delivery of a program with over 20 staff.
- Have an understanding of working in the government context or the ability to quickly learn.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply APS Values participative management practices workplace diversity and occupational health and safety within a work and team environment.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements
Minimum requirements for this role include:
- A deep knowledge of Australian contemporary art and the ability to successfully communicate this knowledge to the broader public and prospective clients.
- Demonstrates a track record in developing new business while retaining/growing existing business ideally in a contemporary art context.
- Strategic and program management skills including an ability to develop interpret and apply policies and processes.
- Effective people management and leadership skills.
RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:
- Opt into the scheme
- Declare they have a disability and
- Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme
More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.
What else can we offer
We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development empowering individuals to set goals acquire new skills and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:
- Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
- Through our investment in learning and development opportunities and a positive performance culture we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
- Improve your leadership skills through the departments Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
- Flexible working opportunities including part time hours home based work and job sharing.
- We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year with one months accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee) plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.
Join our department and embark on a journey of growth fulfillment and well-being. Experience personal and professional development prioritise your health and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within thePublic Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance atBaseline VettingLevel. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Timeline and assessment
A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Applications open: 24 June 2025
Applications close: 01 July 2025
Application shortlisting: 7 July 2025
Further assessments: 14 July 2025
Selection report finalised: 30 July 2025
Offers and announcements: 4 August 2025
The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include work sample testing interviews and reference checks.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST Tuesday 01 July 2025.
In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 700 words outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 2 (two) pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.
Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email
Work with us. Apply now!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
