Fixed – Term Contract | Create Vibrant Community Spaces | Lead Bold, Artistic Initiatives
Full-Time | $112,018.96 - $ 128,821.80 plus 11.5 % superannuation
Location: Eastern Suburbs, Sydney NSW
Are you a creative powerhouse with a knack for turning places into buzzing, vibrant destinations? Waverley Council is on the lookout for a Creative Place Activation Lead to shape the cultural and community heartbeat of one of Sydney’s most iconic regions – from the world-famous Bondi Beach to lively urban hubs.
We're Looking for someone who:
- Thrives at the intersection of arts, events and place strategy
- Has experience turning creative ideas into successful, well-attended initiatives
- Builds strong stakeholder relationships and champions local business and talent
- Balances imagination with commercial smarts to deliver high-impact results
This is your chance to make Waverley more connected, more vibrant, and more alive.
Why join us?
- Fixed Term Contract | 35 hours per week
- Attractive salary package
- Office Based Bondi Junction with potential for a 9-day fortnight
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Wellness programs: flu shots, skin checks, annual wellbeing fair
- Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
In this role, you will:
- Drive arts, events and placemaking projects that bring joy and purpose to public spaces
- Develop and implement creative, community-driven place activation strategies
- Collaborate with local businesses, artists and residents to create shared, meaningful experiences
- Build partnerships, sponsorships and commercial opportunities that elevate Waverley’s cultural footprint
- Empower the community to lead their own events through supportive activation pathways
What you’ll bring
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable attitude to program delivery and innovation, ability to develop new ideas from scratch and enhance existing programs
- Experience working within events management and program design
- Experience in building partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to demonstrate a high capacity for decision-making skills, initiative, creative approaches to problem solving, and working collaboratively
- Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and achieving revenue targets
- Significant equivalent experience in developing and delivering live performance-based cultural programs that support artists and engage diverse audiences
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information, contact Tanya Goldberg, Executive Manager, Arts, Culture and Events, Tanya.Goldberg@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Application Process
To be considered for this position, please answer the online application questions and include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process.
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at recruitment@waverley.nsw.gov.au
We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices