About the Community & Art Centre

Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft is Aboriginal owned and governed art centre in the small community of Titjikala, about 107 km south of Alice Springs at the northern edge of the Simson Desert. It is home to Eastern Arrernte, Pitjantjatjara, Luritja and Yankunytjatjara people. Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft was incorporated in 2008 and produces artworks across diverse mediums, such as paintings, wire sculptures, felted items, punu, batik, raffia and ceramics. The art centre participates in numerous regional events such as the annual Beanie Festival and Desert Mob Exhibition in Alice Springs, as well as holding regular markets. For more information on Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft, go to https://tapatjatjakaarts.com.au/

The opportunity

Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic manager to oversee daily operations of the art centre and support our artists in fulfilling their artistic and career aspirations. The role involves a broad range of tasks, including financial management, managing art centre funding, supervision of staff, event and exhibition planning, sales and marketing, art development and programming, liaising with stakeholders and forming positive relationships within the Titjikala community.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Art Centre Manager will:

1. Manage the day-to-day operation of the art centre including correspondence, financial management, governance, sales and promotion, staff supervision, artistic and career development of artists, events and exhibitions, managing art centre funding and report writing, assets and stock control, stakeholder relationships and contract management.
2. Prepare funding submissions, reports acquittals, and other report writing, in consultation with the bookkeeper.
3. Financial management – budgeting, banking, bookkeeping, working closely with the accountants and auditor of art centre and reporting to the Art Centre Directors.
4. Maintain equipment, vehicle, buildings and facilities ensuring that they are in line with OH&S standards
5. Manage staff, volunteers and bookkeeper.
6. Encourage and support Aboriginal employment, through training and mentoring.
7. Market and promote the art centre locally, nationally and internationally through appropriate exhibitions, projects, market stalls, advocacy activities and prizes.
8. Administer artists' copyright and intellectual property including license agreements.
9. Recognise and respect existing traditional law and leadership frameworks as they impact on the governance of the art centre.
10. Maintain a cooperative, flexible and harmonious relationship with members, the community, its Council and other local organisations, as well as with external organisations and stakeholders.

Why us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to work with an Aboriginal led organisation on the edge of the Simpson desert. You will be part of a small community of approx. 220 residents and will enjoy rich, expansive landscapes of rocky outcrops, gorges, dry riverbeds and clay pans, all within easy driving distance to Alice Springs.

The salary package comprises $75-85k per annum plus 10.5% superannuation. You will benefit from 6 weeks annual leave, as well as capped salary sacrificing. Time off in lieu (TOIL) is available, as is relocation assistance and housing.

How to Apply

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Go to https://desart.com.au/job-opportunities/ to download the full job description.

For more information regarding this position or the recruitment process, including enquiries regarding accessibility, please contact Rob Radley on 0417 213 710.

Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse, inclusive workplace culture. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be asked to consent to a National Police Check and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Titjikala community, image credit: ©Celine Molina, Tapatjatjaka Arts & Craft

Tapatjatjaka artists Marie Shilling, Sandra Summerfield and Nora Campbell. Image credit ©Jane Easton, Tapatjatjaka Arts & Craft

Tapatjatjaka studio & gallery, image credit ©Jane Easton, Tapatjatjaka Arts & Craft