The National Gallery holds the world's largest and most significant collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art - numbering over 8000 works - and produces a range of important curatorial and learning programs to support the collection and display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Recognising the primacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture within the Australian cultural landscape the National Gallery has partnered with Wesfarmers Arts to elevate opportunities for First Nations professionals within the Australian arts and cultural sectors to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities are central to the future direction and development of the sector. The Dhiraamalang First Nations Arts Leadership Assistant works as part of a team in the production and delivery of the Dhiraamalang: Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs and other associated arts leadership and professional development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the National Gallery. The Dhiraamalang: Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs have been established to increase First Nations participation, employment, and leadership within the visual arts. The program supports First Nations arts and culture professionals to deepen their understanding of the sector and build their network of professional and cultural support. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of First Nations and non-Indigenous colleagues from across the National Gallery, and throughout the sector, to identify, develop, implement and deliver professional development opportunities for First Nations arts and cultural sector professionals. Your work in this space will help to drive First Nations leadership within the arts and cultural sector. To be successful in this role you must have good communication and interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of issues relevant to First Nations culture within the arts and culture sector. You will also be a skilled administrator, who is highly organised and committed to the delivery of projects and programs as per deadlines. Travel, after hours and weekend work will be required on an ad hoc basis. This is a full-time, non-ongoing employment opportunity with the possibility of becoming ongoing, available within First Nations Arts. The position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to First Nations people. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. The key duties of the position include In accordance with the APS 5 work level standards, you will: Assist with the development and delivery of programs for the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs. This includes providing input into the strategic development, administration, promotion, delivery, feedback and reporting. Assist and support the successful candidates undertaking the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs. Work under limited supervision to assist with the project management and work collaboratively as a member of project teams to implement programs that support growth in arts sector leadership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture professionals. Work closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across curatorial and programs, and other relevant Gallery staff, to research, develop and implement the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Leadership and Fellowship Programs' Alumni Program. Assist with the Gallery's Sponsorship & Development teams to develop proposals for further support and assist in the administration of the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Partnership. Work collaboratively with staff from across the Gallery to manage projects delivered through the Wesfarmers Indigenous Arts Partnership. Work closely with the First Nations Leadership Coordinator, and Head First Nations Art to ensure organisational and cultural imperatives are being met. As required, assist with other associated First Nations initiatives at the Gallery.
