Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 4th Dec 2019
The longest established First Nations Theatre Company in Australia, ILBIJERRI creates, presents and tours powerful and engaging theatre by First Nations artists that gives voice to our cultures.
ILBIJERRI is committed to growing a sustainable and vibrant First Nations arts ecology, and is investing in the next generation of First Nations theatre makers and industry professionals.
Deep listening with and for community and country is central to our work. We take seriously our role as cultural leaders, continuing to make work that speaks to the truth of this country, sometimes with humour, but always celebrating the extraordinary resilience and strength of First Nations people.
With nearly 30 years of passionate work behind us, ILBIJERRI continues to bring the brilliance and sophistication of bold, black voices to audiences from country halls to the big stages of the world.
Mission
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company creates challenging and inspiring theatre by First Nations artists that gives voice to our cultures.
Vision
Our voices are powerful in determining the future of Australia. Our cultures are respected, celebrated and embraced.
The power of First Nations voices
We work with First Nations storytellers (writers, directors, actors, key creatives, theatre practitioners) to tell our stories through high quality theatre as a continuation of our culture.
First Nations protocols and ways of working
We respect our people, community and artists by working in accordance with the protocols of our own community and those whose country we are working on.
Self-determination
We ensure First Peoples drive all key decision making processes within ILBIJERRI.
Respect
We always give full respect to our people, Elders, culture and country – and to all peoples with whom we share our land.
Diversity of First Peoples
We respect, celebrate and embrace the cultural diversity of First Peoples, our stories, our culture and our experiences.
The Social Impact Producer position is an exciting role within ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, one of Australia’s leading theatre companies creating innovative works by First Nations artists. The ideal candidate will be passionate about producing a dynamic and bold slate of work, dedicated to First Nations community development programming, and a strategic and creative thinker with excellent written and verbal skills.
ILBIJERRI’s productions have toured to critical acclaim across Australia and the world. We challenge and excite our audiences with contemporary stories about what it means to be First Nations in Australia today. ILBIJERRI offers a holistic, family friendly and nurturing work environment with flexible working conditions and a commitment to collaborative and empowering ways of doing business.
Working closely with Executive and producing team, the Social Impact Producer will: