2025Shire of Carnarvon - Exquisite Bodies Project Manager EOI
2025Shire of Carnarvon - Exquisite Bodies Project Manager EOI
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Exquisite Bodies Project Manager
$89371.52 plus housing and district allowances (if eligible) and superannuation is available to the successful candidate depending on experience skills and qualifications pro-rata for part-time 25 hours per week 19 week fixed term contract)
OR
$55.00 per hour if the successful candidate chooses to work under an ABN.
The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of Exquisite Bodies an innovative inclusive and interactive exhibition inviting audiences of all ages and abilities to contribute to an evolving creative installation. This is a part-time role 25 hours per week over a fixed 19-week term from late September 2025 to the end of February 2026.
Funded through a partnership between Carnarvon ART ON THE MOVE The Art Gallery of Western Australia and Healthway this role offers a unique opportunity to combine project management with hands-on community engagement. The exhibition provides a creative alternative to traditional Access & Inclusion training offering dynamic play-based experiences for individuals groups and organisations.
Conceived by artist Bruno Booth in collaboration with Lilly Blue Exquisite Bodies challenges perceptions of disability mobility and beauty while celebrating the unique value of diverse lived experiences.
Key role outcomes:
- Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shires core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability quality improvement efficiency and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.
- A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation policy and processes.
- Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
- Leading and mentoring three Creative Facilitators to confidently guide diverse groups through immersive engagement with the exhibition.
- Rostering and communication with Creative Facilitators throughout the exhibition.
- In partnership the Art Gallery Officer and Place and Cultural Development Coordinator support all aspects of installation week (commencing 13 October 2025 plus related events such as opening nights Gallery Nook curations artist talks and creative activations.
- Work closely with the Place & Cultural Development Coordinator Art Gallery Officer and Arts Development Officer to ensure exceptional exhibition delivery and community impact.
- Actively engaging and programming groups and organisations to hold team sessions within the exhibition.
- Managing ongoing reporting and communication with Art on the Move to meet grant requirements and demonstrate project success.
- Creatively enhance the reach of this exhibition in exploring broader opportunities.
- Supporting additional events and initiatives with the broader Art Gallery and Community Art Hub teams to maximise the exhibitions reach and cultural contribution.
Work Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Fully understand their WHS responsibilities relevant legislation policy guidelines and standards; and regularly update their knowledge.
- Proactively recognise and identify hazards investigate accidents and near misses implement controls and prevention programmes provide and maintain workplaces plant and systems of work that do not expose employees to hazards. Ensure safe work practices and procedures are documented understood implemented and are being followed by employees.
- Ensure that Safety & Health Representatives reporting to them are able to carry out their legislated functions.
- Provide and enforce the use of adequate protective clothing and equipment where it is not practicable to avoid the presence of hazards in the workplace.
- Ensure safe use cleaning and maintenance transportation and disposal of substances and plant used in the workplace.
- Attend the WHS Committee meeting either as a member or rostered as an invited guest.
- Lead a continuous improvement culture of safety where best practice initiatives are entrenched in daily business activities.
Essential Criteria:
- Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace.
- Experience working with people of all abilities including strong knowledge of inclusive practices and accessibility needs within arts cultural or community settings.
- Ability to create respectful welcoming and empowering environments.
- Skilled in leading engaging hands-on creative sessions for participants of all ages backgrounds and experience levels.
- Passion for arts and culture with proven involvement in exhibitions community events or creative programming.
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills including budget management timeline oversight and stakeholder liaison.
- Ability to meet funding body reporting requirements and provide clear progress updates.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to work the full contract term from late September 2025 to the end of February 2026 including all key exhibition events and installation week.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in exhibition installation event coordination or facilitation.
- Previous experience working on grant-funded arts or cultural projects.
- Established networks within the arts culture or community sectors.
Pre-employment screening required for this role:
- National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old
- Pre-employment Medical Screening
- Alcohol and Other Drug screening
Remuneration and Benefits:
OPTION 1:
The successful applicant will join the Lifestyle and Community with a starting salary from $89371.52 per annum plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation.
PLEASE NOTE - This salary and allowances are pro-rata for part time employees. This position is 25 hours per week for 19 weeks.
Other cash benefits include but not limited to:
- $1201.11 p/a District Allowance*
- $4592.47 p/a Housing Allowance*
- $1503.85 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5
- $11419.81 p/a Superannuation (Statutory)
- $1903.30 p/a Superannuation additional 2 (Optional subject to employee salary sacrifice)*
Leave entitlements*
- 5 weeks Annual leave
- 2 Local Government Public Holidays
- 10 days of paid Personal Leave
- 10 days of paid Pandemic Leave
- 38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services Leave
Additional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy*
- Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefits
- Local Club Membership Subsidies
- Gym Membership Subsidy
- Annual Pass for Aquatic Centre
*Subject to Corporate Policy
OPTION 2:
$55 per hour if successful candidate chooses to work under an ABN and responsible for paying their own superannuation.
It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role. A copy of the position description can be obtained by following this link: Exquisite Bodies Project Manager
For further information about the role please telephone Keely Roberston on.
To apply for the position please submit your application by following the prompts below and clicking on Submit Application. Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
Applications close 4pm Friday 5 September 2025.
The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close recruitment for this position prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is identified and an offer of employment is accepted. This process will be conducted in accordance with all relevant employment laws including the National Employment Standards (NES) ensuring fairness transparency and equal opportunity for all applicants.
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