THE ROLE

The General Manager is a senior position within ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, responsible for the internal and operational running of a busy arts company working with reach ranging from Aboriginal communities through to international markets. The General Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all day-to-day operations, administration and processes of the company and its staff.

The General Manager will be central to the smooth running of the office and organisation and works under the direction of ILBIJERRI’s Co-CEOs, the Artistic Director and the Executive Director. The General Manager will further refine and develop the company’s procedures, workflow and project management systems as the company continues to grow.

The General Manager will have a commitment to and understanding of working with First Nations people and communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Ability to work within a First Nations community context - within the arts sector is desirable but not essential.
• High level of skill in office administration and program management.
• Ability to manage HR operations and day-to-day human resource functions.
• Experience in supporting effective business management including financial management.
• Ability to support corporate and legal governance.
• Support for the management of funding relationships.

• Excellent communicator with attention to detail in documentation.
• Experience in providing administrative support to a Board of Directors or similar governance committee.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals in or outside of the arts sector, with transferrable skills in business administration.

Please note that this position is being managed internally. Applications from recruiters will NOT be accepted.

Download the Position Description here.

If you have further questions about the role, please contact Sarah Greentree, Acting Executive Director – 0402 405 746, [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.