Country Arts SA
Job reference: 847383
Location: 5081 - COLLINSWOOD
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Country Arts SA 

Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest and most dynamic arts organisations, dedicated to transforming how the arts are created, shared, and experienced across regional communities. We deliver high-quality arts programs and entertainment throughout regional South Australia and support regional artists to develop their creative practice. 

Role Highlights

• Lead and manage Board and Committee processes, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking outcomes.
• Drive key organisational priorities alongside the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, including delivery of Strategic and Business Plans, RAP, Equity Plan, and Care for Country Plan
• Oversee governance and compliance, including policy development, reviews, and management of agreements and reporting requirements
• Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Executive, including diary management, issue prioritisation, and preparation of briefings, reports, and correspondence
• Manage relationships with Government Departments, Ministers, and key stakeholders, supporting public affairs and external communications
• Lead and coordinate impact communications, ensuring organisational achievements are effectively evaluated, documented, and shared

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality briefing materials, reports and correspondence for senior executives and governing bodies
• Proven experience supporting or managing Board and Committee processes, including governance documentation and follow-up actions
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislative requirements in a practical organisational context
• Strong capability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives in a complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, issues and opportunities, and provide sound recommendations
• High level of professional judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or sensitive situations
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting to support organisational performance and impact
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely and handle sensitive, political and confidential matters with discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion principles, including understanding of cultural considerations
• Experience managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations in a dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity when dealing with sensitive organisational matters
• Understanding of risk management and audit processes within a governance framework

Special Conditions

• Regular out of hours work including weekends will be required.
• Occasional intrastate/interstate travel may be required.
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s License.
• Required to participate in the Country Art’s Staff Development Review Process and achieve performance targets as negotiated and mutually agreed with the manager.

Further Role Details

• Full-time 76 hours per fortnight
• Fixed-Term Contract - 24 Months 
• Classification – ASO5
• Location – COLLINSWOOD

Further information and a detailed job description please contact Anthony Peluso, Chief Executive/Executive Director and RAP Champion, M 0401 125 993.

Applications close 7 June 2026 , applicants with a strong suitability may be contacted for interviews prior to the closing date.

How to Apply: Applications should specifically address the selection criteria within the Role Description including a cover letter and CV. Applications can be sent to people@countryarts.org.au.

Applicants are required to complete and attach the Pre-Employment Declaration form with their application in order to be considered for this role

 

Applications close: 08/06/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.