The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Experiences and Events Manager
Level 5
Salary $108,848 - $118,961 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
About the position
The Experiences and Events Manager role presents an exceptional opportunity for a highly experienced individual with a proven track record of managing large-scale events. The successful candidate should be capable of immediately contributing to a diverse range of events, including artist talks, dinners, and sophisticated launch events exceeding 500 attendees.
We currently have one fixed-term, full-time (1.0 FTE) position for a period of 12 months, covering parental leave, available for immediate filling.
For further job-related information, please contact Penny Tassone at penny.tassone@artgallery.wa.gov.au
About AGWA
The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) develops and maintains the best public art collection in the State and the world’s pre-eminent collection of Western Australian art. Our purpose is to preserve, interpret, display and acquire historic and contemporary visual arts. Through our collections, programs and events, we offer visitors exciting encounters with Western Australia art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and the art of the world. The Art Gallery of Western Australia has an established national and international reputation and brings major world exhibitions to Western Australia and takes Western Australian initiated exhibitions to the world.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is a Statutory Authority within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS). We are committed to developing an equitable and diverse workforce that is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for positions at The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Location
This position is located in central Perth within the Cultural Centre hub close to the bustling café, tourist and shopping districts.
How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide;
- A comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees
- A cover letter (one (1) page) highlighting your suitability to the role. Please share examples that demonstrate your skills and knowledge, along with your approach to fulfilling this role.
For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Applicant Information’.
Please note that all the Essential Work Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Human Resources at hr@artgallery.wa.gov.au
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Pre-employment Conditions
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia for the period of your employment contract.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:
- A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within AGWA and the wider public sector which arise within a reasonable period of time. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 2 July 2026, 4:00pm (AWST).
