Play a key role in strengthening and deepening Indigenous leadership at Footscray Community Arts.

You’ll coordinate the Indigenous Advisor Group and Elders in Residence at an exciting time as we build a new outdoor performance space grounded in a First Nations First approach.

Support the growth of Indigenous artists through Tarnuk-ut baany, a personal and professional development program facilitating cultural knowledge exchange through creative mentorship, workshops and project seed funding.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic about contemporary Indigenous arts practice: Through your role, you’ll enable emerging and mid-career Indigenous artists to further their practice and develop new work in a culturally grounded learning environment.
• Experienced in working in First Nations contexts: You’ll bring a strength-based approach that prioritizes self-determination informed by a deep understanding of Indigenous community’s history, values and ways of working.
• Committed to learning and listening: This is reflected in how you work with the Indigenous Advisory Group and Elders as well as in the spaces you create for artists, staff and stakeholders.
• Has a sophisticated level of professional judgement: a considered leader, who is able to comprehend complex issues and navigate them with professionalism.
• Organised & a proactive communicator: You’ll be able to set-up and coordinate systems and communication processes that support culturally safe ways of working within your portfolio.

To apply complete this form or by calling Daniel Santangeli on 03 9362 8816 to have a yarn.

A Position Description is attached.