• 37.5 hours per week, 6 month contract renewable
• Start date: 10th January, 2022 
• Based in Papunya Community

About Us

Papunya Tjupi Arts is a 100% Aboriginal owned and directed community art centre based in Papunya, 250km NW of Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Papunya is the birthplace of the Western Desert dot-painting movement, Tjupi (honey ant) is local Tjukurrpa (Dreaming), arts is what we do.

The art centre was established in 2007, in response to the vacuum following the homelands movement of the late 1970s, which saw the exodus of many of the famous pioneer painters. Central since foundation is the understanding that painting is an important part of culture and connection to country, and that the teaching and passing of knowledge is what keeps the community’s future strong.

Currently, we support emerging artists as well as some of Australia’s leading contemporary painters, from Papunya and the surrounding outstations. These artists continuously develop new ways to tell the old stories, and have established their own unique identity based on the legacy of their forefathers. They exhibit widely both nationally and internationally, with their works held by major institutions and private collections across the globe. We also support local arts workers, providing meaningful employment and professional development opportunities.

The Role

Please note: This position has been assessed as a special measure under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 and will be limited to male applicants only.

The Men’s Development Coordinator oversees the Men’s art and cultural revival programs activities. He will work closely with the artists, directors, art centre manager and studio coordinator, as well as external stakeholders. He is responsible for the development of capacity within the local male artists and staff, contributing to the continuation of the artistic, social and financial growth of the organisation. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an Arts or related professional who would like to experience life and work in a remote Indigenous community.

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A position description is attached.

For more information regarding this position or the recruitment process please contact the manager on 0406517501 or (08) 8964 7141.

The NT Government requires that all workers must have their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by 12th of November,2021 and two doses by the 24th of December, 2021. Evidence of a COVID-19 Certificate will be required, or medical contraindication certificate that person cannot be vaccinated

Police Clearance
You will be required to provide a National Police Clearance Certificate before commencing employment. Expenses of obtaining this clearance will be your responsibility.

Probationary Period
A probationary period of 3 months will need to be completed. A performance review will be held at the end of the probationary period and continuing employment confirmed subject to satisfactory performance.