Senior Cultural Experiences Officer

The role

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering exceptional cultural experiences As the Senior Cultural Experiences Officer you will empower our volunteers and cultural experiences staff to achieve their best!

Your duties will include ensuring smooth communication across the team managing rosters training staff and volunteers and coordinating front-of-house operations for shows and events across our cultural venues. You will also oversee bar operations such as stock management and inventory at the Manning Entertainment Centre.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional with excellent organizational skills leadership abilities and a strong commitment to creating memorable experiences for audiences and visitors alike. If youre ready to take the next step in your career apply now and help shape the success of our cultural programs!

The package:

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• $36.21 p/hour plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience)
• Permanent part-time 21 hours per week across a 7 day roster based on event schedules
• Opportunities available for additional hours up to 35 per week for shows and events

We are looking for a customer service professional who is passionate about arts and entertainment and brings strong administrative and cash-handling skills to ensure smooth and welcoming front-of-house operations.

What we offer

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.Click here to find out more.

Location: These positions are based at the Manning Entertainment Centre 33 Manning River Drive Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Closing date: 17 February 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michaela Kendall Cultural Activation and Programming Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. Michaela can be reached on (02)or

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02)or at

How to apply:

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now we are investing heavily in our organisation and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation creativity and collaboration. The building has been named Yalawanyi Ganya which means sitting/meeting place in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

Were a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.