Director – Business & Operations – Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios

Part-time (3–4 days per week) · Lane Cove, Sydney

Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios (GLC+CS) is seeking a Director – Business & Operations to lead the business and operations side of a much-loved local cultural institution.

The Opportunity

This newly created leadership role puts you at the operational wheel of GLC+CS. Working in partnership with the Director – Artistic & Programming, you will build the commercial foundation and strengthen the operational processes that enable the gallery's creative vision to thrive.

Key focus areas:

• Drive revenue strategies, manage budgets, oversee reporting and build financial sustainability.
• Optimise studio programs, tutor models, venue hires and commercial space utilisation.
• Streamline backend systems, CRMs and operational platforms to improve efficiency.
• Expand sponsorship, philanthropy, grant opportunities and strategic community partnerships.
• Support a small staff team and cultivate a valued volunteer base.

Because GLC+CS is a small, agile not-for-profit, this is a hands-on role. You will balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution, navigating NFP resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial mindset.

About You

You bring strong experience in business management, finance, business development or fundraising (arts/NFP sector experience is a plus, but fresh perspectives from other industries are welcome). You have a deep understanding of small NFPs, paired with an entrepreneurial drive to deliver high-impact results with limited resources.

You will also bring:

• Strong budget management, financial reporting and forecasting skills
• Experience designing or improving digital and operational systems
• Experience in revenue generation – sponsorship, philanthropy, grants, venue hire, workshop and studio programming or earned income
• Experience managing and supporting staff and/or volunteer teams
• Sound understanding of NFP governance and compliance requirements
• Confidence working with financial, CRM, enrolment or similar platforms
• Experience and understanding of effective marketing and audience or customer engagement strategies
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively in a shared-leadership structure alongside a creative director

The Details

• 164 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
• Part-time, 3–4 days per week (exact FTE to be confirmed with the successful candidate)

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) to [email protected]. GLC+CS would particularly like to hear about your experience strengthening the revenue and operational capability of an organisation, how you approach working in a small team, your leadership style, and what draws you to this role.

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 11 September 2026.

If you have many, but not all, of the skills they are looking for, you are still encouraged to apply. GLC+CS is interested in finding the right person for the organisation, not simply someone who ticks every box.

Enquiries about the role: Kylie Bryden-Smith, ph 0407 102 704.

Full position details: gallerylanecove.com.au/work-with-us