EXECUTIVE MANAGER ARTS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Personnel Area: Community and the Arts Services

Branch: Arts and Community Development Branch

Duration: Contract – 4 years

• Lead a 50-person workforce whilst overseeing a $39 million dollar budget
• Work for Australia’s largest Local Government that focuses on creating a vibrant, successful and liveable city for the future
• Champion the strategic planning and delivery of community services, achieving inclusive, creative, and socially impactful outcomes aligned with Brisbane Vision 2031, City Plan, and Council objectives, ensuring measurable community and organisational outcomes

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, managing assets worth over $39 billion and delivering services that shape the future of our city. We are seeking an experienced executive to lead a high performing team and essential delivery function of the Community and the Arts Services group. 

Arts and Community Development (ACD) delivers programs that build on Brisbane's reputation as a growing creative, vibrant, safe, healthy and inclusive city. ​​​​​​​We are committed to empowering young people to lead the journey, while also championing the contribution of seniors and aim to encourage vulnerable members of our community through targeted projects and programs to lead active, healthy lives.

Executive Manager Arts and Community Development

The Executive Manager Arts and Community Development provides strategic leadership and vision for Brisbane City Council’s arts, culture, and community development portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across the creative sector, social development, and partnerships to deliver inclusive, innovative, and high-impact programs and services. As Executive Manager you will ensure that Council’s arts and community initiatives reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of Brisbane’s residents, fostering a city that is vibrant, connected, and culturally enriched.

This role provides authoritative advice to senior executives and elected representatives, champions Group priorities, and leads change in an agile way, delivering initiatives that enhance community outcomes and branch success. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated strong background in public administration, cultural leadership, or community services. Your leadership experience will include stakeholder engagement, governance, and performance management. Achieving outcomes through creating new relationships and strengthening existing relationships will be pivotal for how success is measured.

Due to the requirements of this role a criminal history and business checks will be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.

Please consider the full position descriptions, and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Dim Amarandos, Talent Partner via dimitrios.amarandos@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from all diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Closing Date: Thursday 24^th September 2026 at 11:55PM AEST

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.