Director International Engagement

Sydney, NEW South Wales Australia Council for the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, and people with disability.

About your role:            
You will advocate for strategic initiatives that enhance the visibility of Australian cultural and creative industries on a global scale. Your strategic leadership will be pivotal in the development and delivery of international engagement projects, including the Venice Biennale project.

 What's in it for you?               

  • Leadership opportunity
  • Salary package negotiable depending on experience
  • 3-year full-time contract
  • Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Flexible working hours and arrangements
  • Office location in Pyrmont, Sydney
  • Work in a positive environment that embraces diversity, inclusion and supports your development
What does success look like?
  • Leading the international engagement team to deliver industry development activities and projects
  • Providing strategic leadership and project expertise in the delivery of the Venice Biennale
  • Overseeing the development and delivery of international engagement projects and provide specialist advice to the Head of Sector Development and senior team
  • Partnering with the Director Research and Knowledge Management to deliver evaluation activities associated with international projects
  • Ensuring the International Development Consultants deliver on jurisdictional plans
  • Managing key relationships with international agencies and posts
  • Collaborating with key internal stakeholders to apply various expertise on projects

Source: Uniting News