• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer 
• Salary: $70,000 plus superannuation; 6 weeks’ annual leave; accommodation provided; above award conditions 
• Location: East Alligator NT 0886, West Arnhem Land, NT (with some local and regional travel) 
• Contract: Contract until November 

About Injalak Arts:

Injalak Arts & Craft Aboriginal Corporation is an established art centre located in Gunbalanya, Western Arnhem Land, beside Injalak Hill which holds some of the most significant rock art in the world. Injalak artists create paintings on paper and bark, carvings, weavings, textile design and screen-printing, multimedia projects, and much more. The art centre offers important opportunities for the people of Gunbalanya and surrounding homelands not only in terms of employment and other economic development, but social, cultural, health and wellbeing. The art centre is internationally renowned for its representation of Kunwinjku traditions and contemporary art and design. 

About the role:

As part of a small and dedicated team, the Art Centre Support/Border Store role is responsible for providing key support to enable the smooth and efficient operations of the Border Store, Injalak Arts. The position requires someone who is highly organised and is a clear and respectful communicator who can provide excellent customer service. 

Paramount to the position is respecting Indigenous knowledge systems and community protocols as well as supporting the maintenance of Indigenous language, culture and traditions. Upholding supportive, cooperative and harmonious relationships with members, staff, the community and stakeholders of Injalak Arts is also essential. 

You will be expected to work most weekends, and at times be asked to work at the art centre. 

Duty Statement 

• Oversee the daily operations of the Border Store, maintaining a safe and secure premises, high store standards and conditions, and foster a positive environment 
• Curate quality presentations of Injalak artwork and develop and arrange promotional material and in-store displays 
• Deliver excellent customer service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and sales 
• Enter all sales and customer details on the SAM database and reconcile sales with income on a daily basis 
• Monitor stock inventory levels, order new stock and supplies, and coordinate packaging and freight efficiently 
• Ensure the Border Store is compliant with health and safety regulations and promptly report any concerns to the CEO 
• On request, prepare reports on buying trends, customer requirements, and sales analysis
• Other duties as may be directed from time to time