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Manager - Art from the Margins

Wesley Mission Queensland

About our Organisation:

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

About our Service:

Through our art exhibitions and professional workshops, Art from the Margins supports and promotes talented artists in Brisbane and beyond living with mental health issues, physical or intellectual disabilities or experiencing homelessness and social isolation. At Art from the Margins Gallery & Studios, we provide workshops focusing on skills development, professional development and artist support. Our exhibition program hosts a number of artists per year with opportunities for artwork sales and mentoring. AFTM proudly presents two biennial art awards supporting artists living with adversity throughout Queensland and Nationally.

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland:

  • Working alongside people who love what they do
  • Salary Packaging
  • Product Discounts
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Align personal leadership behaviour and ethical standards with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision, Mission and Values.
  • Work with the AFTM Advisory Board to develop and manage gallery exhibitions and deliver the AFTM Art Awards.
  • Develop and maintain Strategic and Operational Plans for the program annually.
  • Develop and deliver innovative, accessible and inclusive arts programs.
  • Strengthen networks within the Arts and Galleries communities.
  • Liaise with WMQ Corporate Services and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead, motivate and manage all program staff (two direct reports), contract facilitators, volunteers and interns.
  • Compile, monitor, manage and report on the budget for the Art from the Margins program to Manager Creative Arts. Develop and implement strategies to secure corporate funding and philanthropic donations in consultation with WMQ Corporate Partnership and Fundraising.
  • Develop and implement publicity, media and event management strategies to ensure AFTM is working well with Marketing and Media specialists regarding coverage of AFTM events.
  • Comply with WMQ organisational policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety and all relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements and promote and model continuous quality improvement processes.
  • Work within the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

How to Apply:

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online by clicking Apply Now by 4pm of the closing date.

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.

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