ABOUT BAWINANGA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION [BAC]:

BAC is a large and complex regional community development organisation providing services to homelands in the Maningrida region, administering some 50 grants and managing a suite of businesses and programs including: Housing, Civil Works, Essential Services, Women’s Centre, Bawinanga Rangers, Barlmarrk Supermarket, Fuel Supplies, Mechanical Workshops, Arts and Culture/Djomi Museum, Wild Food Cafe, Community Patrol, Employment Services and Money Management Services.

BAC is governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by corporation members every two years. BAC enacts policies developed at the executive level through the leadership of the CEO and the Senior Management team.

BAC’s mission is to improve the lifestyle of people on homelands by caring for country, preserving language and culture through the delivery of services to improve housing, health, education and roads.

BAC values based organisation with an emphasis on: Respect for Culture, Country and each other, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Open and Honest Communication. These are principles and behaviours we display when working together.

About this role:

Bábbarra Womens Centre, Maningrida, Northern Territory - One year contract

Work under the direction of leading cultural custodians and designers in the heart of Arnhem Land. Bring your tertiary fine art, fashion or textiles qualifications and experience in studio operations to support the artistic and professional development of leading designers in Maningrida.

With your highly developed sense of aesthetic, hard working approach and sense of humour you will assist in the arts administration, marketing and sales of textiles and products in the community, nationally and internationally.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Please contact Michelle on 0439 616 013 for further details.