Arts Queensland (AQ) part of Department of Education is looking for a fixed-term temporary full-time AO7 Manager – Partnerships and Investment (P&I) South team from 19 May 2025 for 8 months with possible extension. As Manager P&I, you will have a comprehensive understanding, experience, and strong commitment to leveraging the value of the arts in local communities.

This role will drive development priorities, broker productive partnerships, and strengthen the network and capabilities of artists and arts and cultural organisations across Queensland.

Arts Queensland (AQ) is leading the implementation of Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland (Creative Together), a whole of government vision to see Queensland renewed and transformed - socially, culturally and economically - through arts, culture and creativity.

Job details

Key duties of this role include:

• Utilise comprehensive understanding & experience to leverage the value of the arts in local communities.
• Apply an innovative approach & commercial acumen to identify & pursue new opportunities and investments that will drive development priorities across the state.
• Identify, negotiate & implement new methods & approaches that strengthen QLD's culturally diverse network of artists & arts & cultural organisations.
• Manage & administer investment in funding programs & service delivery contracts, their evaluation, reporting & acquittal processes, to deliver on objectives including sustainable cultural, social & economic outcomes for QLD artists & communities.
• Conduct high-level research, analysis, & problem-solving to prepare clear, concise & evidence-based reports that inform future strategy, policy & business cases for sustainable arts development.
• Provide financial expertise & advice that contributes to the operations & activities of funded organisations, including support for reporting, financial & audit requirements, & compliance with QLD Government policy.
• Lead, develop, implement & inspire others to adopt contemporary, evidence-based approaches to evaluating the performance and impact of arts & culture initiatives & strategies.
• Broker & build productive & mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders across Government, community, the private sector & industry to contribute to sustainable partnerships.
• Support the Director in providing comprehensive advice to the Minister, Deputy Director-General & senior management.
• Prepare Ministerial correspondence, detailed reports, briefs & submissions for the Minister, Deputy Director-General, senior management & committees.

Please refer to the attached role profile and applicant guide for more information on this position.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current &/or previous experiences for this role under “Your contribution & key responsibilities and what we are looking for sections”; &
• A current resume detailing your previous work history & two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance & conduct over the past two years.
• If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.

Additional Information:

• $129,090 - $138,273 p.a. + 12.75% super
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working from home opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• Please note a 3-month probationary period may apply to new employees of Arts QLD in accordance with section 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to:
  • Undertake a criminal history check (employment screening) under section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022
  • Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022
  • Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Please note that Arts QLD is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, & encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy for the QLD Government for more information.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AQ630576 Manager, Partnerships and Investment (South) (32061) - RD (PDF, 405KB)
  Role Description
  
  AQ Applicant Guide (PDF, 2.54MB)
  Application Kit