Yarliyil Art Centre is based in the township of Halls Creek in the Central Kimberley region of Western Australia, 360km southwest of Kununurra and 680 km east of Broome. Situated on the Great Northern Hwy, Halls Creek is near the intersection of the Tanami Road and Canning Stock Route and at the northern edge of the Tanami and Great Sandy Deserts.

Yarliyil Arts is an Aboriginal owned enterprise and has more than 100 artist members that practice art in a wide range of styles and mediums. Artists attend the centre daily to paint and express stories of history, people, the country and cultural connection. Yarliyil Arts was formed in 1998 and operates from a modern purpose-built gallery and studio.

The Manager is responsible for effective operations, systems and policies and procedures at Yarliyil Art Centre. They will support and encourage the development of artworks, mentor artists and assist their vision for cultural maintenance and development. The Manager will need to have sound administration skills alongside a strong sense of aesthetics, with experience in arts development and/or marketing desirable.

Respect and understanding of cross-cultural environments are important and knowledge of contemporary Aboriginal art would be an advantage. Applicants will need to be confident in working autonomously, while recognising and nurturing the relationships necessary for the success of Yarliyil Art Centre. The ability to live and work in an isolated and challenging environment is essential.

Please email the art centre for with any questions and for a recruitment package on [email protected] using the subject line: Art Centre Manager - Halls Creek enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.