PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

This is a high-level arts administration role that supports the recent regrowth and expansion of the activities of the art centre and other parts of the Arts & Culture Division.

At the forefront is providing high-level services to our primary internal stakeholders - artists and cultural custodians of the larger Maningrida region and in turn the delivery of highest-level outcomes for our external partners including institutions, galleries, retail outlets, government and philanthropic organisations.

This is achieved, in this role, through the administrative support of our diverse, talented and culturally knowledgeable teams.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

1. Demonstrated experience in a similar role including bookkeeping, general accounts, logistics and event coordination;
2. Knowledge of the arts industry and art market including commercial galleries, institutions, relevant legislation and current issues;
3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in arts management or similar;
4. Experience using information systems, databases, websites and various software packages in a range of environments on Mac and PC;
5. Strong solutions focused approach and an ability to work to tight deadlines in a challenging and changeable work environment;
6. Ability to remain flexible with moving priorities and incoming opportunities;
7. Proven experience writing and acquitting grants;
8. A commitment to working with honesty and integrity;
9. Good interpersonal communication;
10. Experience in working in a cross-cultural environment;
11. Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team management to ensure capability, capacity to assist delivery of current and future work plans.
12. Demonstrated respect for cultural knowledge, leadership and self-determination;
13. Ability to undertake training and development;
14. Police clearance with no recorded criminal convictions in the past 10 years Drivers license or ability to get one.

Desirable:

1. Experience living and working in a remote area, and / or knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal protocol
2. Knowledge of the Aboriginal arts industry
3. Knowledge of arts practice and materials

benefits

Bawinanga is offering an attractive remuneration package to the right person:

• Base Salary: $81,655.48 per annum
• Plus 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks Annual Leave
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• 10 days Personal Leave
• Rent free accommodation
• Relocation assistance provided

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further details on the position please contact via email: [email protected] or [email protected], using the subject line: Assistant Manager - Maningrida Arts Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs, or contact Human Resources Team on Ph 08)89796555 Option 1 Corporate Office.

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