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Project Manager First Nations (Maternity Cover)

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.

Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine occupational qualification for this position in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the role: 

This maternity cover opportunity is ideal for an experienced project manager to undertake a key role within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts team. This position will manage the identification, planning, delivery and evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts projects in the achievement of the Australia Council's strategic and corporate objectives.

 What's in it for you?

  • Identified position
  • Full-time, 1-year maternity cover opportunity from January 2020
  • Work in a positive environment that embraces diversity

What will you be doing?

  • Identify project opportunities that align with the Council's Strategic and Corporate plans by engaging with a range of stakeholder in First Nations arts and culture and the broader Australian arts sector.
  • Provide reports that evaluate and analyse sector and industry issues and strengthen First Nations arts and culture.
  • Engage with state/territory and local funding agencies to gain collaboration on proposed First Nations arts and culture projects.

What will you need to succeed?

  • An in-depth knowledge of First Nations arts and culture, with proven ability and understanding of Indigenous protocols to establish credibility with stakeholders
  • Highly developed project management skills attained through progressive ownership; with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders, coordinate project teams, manage project risks and communicate issues
  • Established professional networks within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts sector and industry, with a proven ability to influence and encourage collaboration in the pursuit of organisational goals
  • Highly developed communication and presentation skills, to rapidly build credibility with internal and external stakeholders (logical, sequential and succinct)
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally to meet with key external stakeholders, including remote locations

Please read the position description below for the full job description.

What you can expect:

We offer a range of attractive employment conditions, including salary sacrificing, training and development opportunities and an employee wellbeing program.

The commencing salary for this position is $95,789 per annum + 9.5% superannuation

To apply:

Please apply via the link below and attach your CV, and a cover letter that includes a written response to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

https://hcm612.peoplestreme.net/AustraliaCouncilForTheArts02a2015/erec_candidate_job.asp?id=9807&src=ext

Applications close 17 November 2019 at 11:59pm AEDT

This is not an Australian Public Service position

Source: Uniting News