The art centre

Warnayaka Art is a remote community art and culture centre formed in 2007 and located approximately 900 km south of Darwin, in the north Tanami Desert. It is an art and culture centre full of activity, with a large air-conditioned artist studio that is run by the Warlpiri staff. Its key assets are the people and the artworks they create.

Historically, Lajamanu is renowned for the vision of its founding artists and their spearheading of two-way cultural leadership and education. The historical significance of the art and culture centre can be built on to raise the profile of the centre and its artists, through projects which bring together cultural practice , historical and contemporary context, artistic expression, skills development and audience engagement.

A board of nine directors work closely with the Manager in planning and maintaining a sustainable organisation; and a high degree of diligence around financial management is necessary to continue securing long-term funding from key funding bodies. This art and culture centre has a high degree of financial stability, normally securing 5-year contracts for its core funding. It has a current active membership of around 55 people and represents about 160 Warlpiri artists.

Warnayaka Art is an Aboriginal-owned social enterprise regulated by ORIC; and is a registered charity with not-for-profit status.

Location

Lajamanu Community, formerly named Hooker Creek, is 580kms south west of Katherine near the NT/WA border. The town is very remote, half way between Alice Springs and Darwin. It has a population of around 900 Warlpiri people.

COMMUNITY

Lajamanu has a community store, a health centre, a primary school, a police station, early learning centre, Batchelor Institute Community Learning Centre and an undercover waterplay facility.

ACCESS

Lajamanu is approx 6 hours drive from Katherine with the last 100kms of the road unsealed. The road is open to all vehicles most of the year and a permit from Central Land Council is required before you visit. A bus runs from Katherine twice a week, and charter flights are available directly to the community.

We are seeking

The directors and artists of Warnayaka Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation are seeking an arts professional with a proven record of achieving positive artistic, economic and social outcomes in an arts or cultural organisation.

The successful candidate will need demonstrated arts management experience; knowledge of the Indigenous art sector and a drive to participate in Indigenous enterprise development; high-level communication skills; and a sound understanding of issues impacting Indigenous cultural rights and economic independence.

Would you thrive in a remote Aboriginal community and are seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution with your expertise? The manager role at Lajamanau is a rare, opportunity for the right person. If this could be you, please get in touch. We would love the opportunity to discuss the position further!

A generous remuneration package is being offered to secure the right person. This package include generous opportunity for salary sacrifice; rent-free accommodation inc. utilities; relocation allowance; six weeks annual leave and time in lieu. Art centre vehicle available for limited personal use.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.

For further information or to request the Job Information Pack, contact Honey Abbott at [email protected] (08 8981 6134) using the subject line: Art Centre Manager - Warnayaka Art & Culture - Lajamanu enquiry via EthicalJobs.