Education and Audience Development Officer

Join the Tweed Regional Art Gallery for an exciting opportunity, coordinating high-quality education and audience development programs to grow and engage the Gallery’s diverse audiences.

About the Tweed Regional Gallery:

The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre is located in the stunning scenic caldera, under the commanding presence of Mt Warning/Wollumbin. The Gallery enjoys a professional reputation, is an award-winning tourism destination and hosts exceptional exhibitions, artists and visitor engagement programs. A central feature in the Tweed region, the vibrant Gallery attracts over 100,000 visitors each year.

The Margaret Olley Art Centre is an award-winning re-creation of rooms from the artist’s famous home studio in Paddington. The Gallery is also home to the Frances Mills Education Workshop, the Marks Family Library, and the Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio.

About the role:

– Coordinate the development and delivery of the Gallery’s education and audience development program, with a strong focus on engaging school students and broader audiences in exhibitions and public programs.

– Collaborate with schools and educational institutions, serving as the primary contact for regional educators and facilitating curriculum-aligned learning experiences across all levels of schooling.

– Design and implement training programs for Volunteer Gallery Guides, using structured visual and verbal presentations to improve visitor engagement and community outreach.

– Build strong community connections through liaison with schools, volunteers, community groups and local businesses, contributing to the Gallery’s inclusive and accessible programming.

– Apply strong communication, organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines, manage program priorities, and maintain accurate records in accordance with Council’s information management systems