Job Summary
- $80,000 - $85,000 plus 11.5% super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Sep 2024
- Regional NT > Ngukurr
Join us at Ngukurr Arts, a dynamic remote Art Centre in Australia’s north, boasting a group of maverick and bold multidisciplinary First Nations artists.
Our artwork knows no boundaries- we work with contemporary mediums like canvas, textiles, and print making, but also in our own cultural ways, painting with natural ochres and carving wood. We’re a non-profit, First Nations’ owned and governed Art and Culture Centre located a stone's throw from the beautiful Roper River, southeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.
Ngukurr Arts, like the community of Ngukurr, is unique – bringing together various clans and language groups including Ngalakgan, Alawa, Mangarrayi, Ngandi, Marra, Warndarrang, Nunggubuyu, Ritharrngu, Wägilak and Rembarrnga. Together these clans are known as Yugul Mangi.
Ngukurr Arts provides a diverse range of cultural and economic opportunities for the community. Our Art Centre supports the studio practice of senior artists and a growing number of mid-career and emerging artists. We provide various artistic development opportunities, as well as engage in important community development projects. Artwork from Ngukurr is represented in public and private collections across Australia, and we have strong working relationships with many of Australia’s public institutions and established commercial galleries. We regularly exhibit our artwork and take part in major industry events.
‘Melabat plenti langgus mob bat melabat bin migim wanbala pipurl. Holot mela at migim melabat strongbala’- Walter Kolbong Rogers Chairperson.
English: We have lots of language groups, but we are one people. All of our art makes us strong.
We are seeking a friendly, dynamic and dedicated person to be our Manager. The Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects and ensuring the sustainability of the organisation. While undertaking all duties the Manager must maintain and promote the artistic and cultural integrity of the Art Centre. The Manager will also oversee the arts worker staff and the studio coordinator. It’s a challenging and exciting opportunity to collaborate with a wonderful team of dedicated artists and their community!
This role comes with a two-bedroom house, which may or may not be shared with the Studio Coordinator (up to the individual applicants’ preferences). We understand a shared living arrangement is unique and may be best suited to people who know each other already (friends, couple, colleagues etc), and we are willing to be flexible with the exact arrangement and timing for the right two candidates. Please note, we are simultaneously advertising the Ngukurr Manager and Studio Coordinator roles.
This role is intended as a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
The salary is $80,000 - $85,000 plus 11.5% super. Other benefits include:
The Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of the organisation including:
This role calls for a well-rounded, adaptable individual with the ability to work respectfully and compassionately in a cross-cultural context. It is well-suited for a self-motivated, highly organised individual committed to creating lasting economic and cultural benefits for the community. The ideal candidate will combine a sound grasp of community cultural development and experience in the arts industry with business management.
Before applying, please consider that this is a challenging role that requires living in a remote environment, and navigating complex social, political and cross-cultural issues. If you are up for the challenge and the great rewards that come with it, we’d love to hear from you!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential:
Desirable:
Any questions, feel free to contact Jude on 0419 480 079.
A position description is attached.