Join City of Moreton Bay’s Cultural Services team as a Special Projects Officer Public Art, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this role, you will lead the planning and implementation of City of Moreton Bay projects under the SEQ City Deal Public Art Initiatives.

The Public Art Initiatives is an allocated grant program, funded by the Australian Government, focused on delivering public art projects that activate places and improve the built environment. Eligible projects include new permanent public art installations (displayed publicly for a minimum period of 10 years) or infrastructure that supports the presentation or delivery of temporary public art (displayed publicly for a minimum period of 12 months).

City of Moreton Bay’s project for the Public Art Initiatives is to establish the Outdoor Gallery and to commission 18 artists to create original temporary public artworks for the inaugural 12-month exhibition. Comprised of billboards, light boxes, digital screens and projection, the City of Moreton Bay Outdoor Gallery will display 2D artworks at six high-profile outdoor spaces across the city. Visit Outdoor Gallery | Your Say Moreton Bay to read more about the project.

The initiative is a unique opportunity to commission artists in the creation of public art to enhance the quality of public spaces, contribute to a greater sense of community and increase access to cultural experiences throughout the City.

As a Special Projects Officer Public Art, you will also:

• Develop project communications, briefs, reports and presentations for key stakeholders
• Build and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work as an integral part of the project team to ensure objectives are met
• Manage various project tasks such as procurement, resource scheduling, project monitoring/reporting and quality assurance.

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About you

Interested in making a meaningful impact through public art? Join our passionate team to deliver arts, cultural and creative experiences in the public realm!

We are looking for candidates who are experienced with end-to-end project management on public art projects and/or the design and delivery of creative experiences in the public realm. This role will have a strong focus on the implementation and delivery of public art projects.

You will have the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage competing priorities. 

It is a requirement of this role, for applicants to hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card and a current C class driver’s license.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

*Applications close Sunday 30 November 2025