About the role

Warakurna Artists fosters greater economic opportunity as well as cultural engagement. The artists believe that their art centre will help keep local Aboriginal culture strong. Working closely with the Board, the Art Centre Manager will:

• Support the artistic and professional development of artists and arts workers
• Develop and manage the exhibition program
• Maintain and build new relationships within the contemporary art sector
• Write and develop grant applications
• Build financial and in-kind support
• Have a genuine commitment to Indigenous self-determination
• Highly developed sense of aesthetic and;
• Have strong analytical skills for effective management of operations.

This is a unique opportunity for a professional who is passionate about the creation of opportunities for communities to grow and strengthen. You must have an understanding of the importance of sharing culture in this role as you are expected to take artists out on country for artist’s camps.

The base salary package is $75,380 per annum in addition, other competitive allowance and entitlements are also offered and will be discussed at the interview.

The successful will be required to obtain a National Police clearance and Working with Children clearance – (on acceptance of position, and conditional to contract offer).

Desart is the not-for-profit peak industry body for 35 Central Australian Aboriginal Art & Craft Centres and the Warakurna Artists Board of Directors has engaged Desart to assist them in the recruitment of their new Art Centre Manager.

A job package is attached.