Arts Queensland (AQ), part of the Department of Education, is looking for a fixed-term temporary full-time AO7 Manager – Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) (Identified) to work at our Cairns or Townsville offices for 9 months with possible extension.

As Manager - BIA, you will drive regional development priorities, broker productive partnerships and strengthen the network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, artists and arts workers across Queensland through effective management of government funding and initiatives aligned to Creative Together.

Job details

TARGETED VACANCY

• This is a targeted vacancy. This means that only current employees, and employees seconded into the Department of Education and Arts Queensland are eligible to be considered for this position. (see 8.16 of Directive 07/23 Recruitment and Selection).
• If you are eligible to apply for this vacancy, you can apply online.  Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted vacancy will not be considered.
• Please ensure that you provide the above information by the closing date.  Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

In addition, it is a genuine occupational requirement for this position to be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. The successful applicant will support First Nations-led policy development and investment strategy.

Key duties of this role include:

• Manage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations who are recipients or seeking funding through Arts Queensland's programs, including providing support to enhance financial and non-financial reporting.
• Strengthen and support Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts organisations with a focus on sustainability, economic participation, and connection to culture through artistic practice.
• Maintain high level knowledge of Indigenous arts practice and emerging trends across the arts and cultural sector to support reform to the Queensland Government's Backing Indigenous Arts initiative.
• Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of Government, community, and industry to contribute and drive sustainable partnerships.
• Support the Director in providing comprehensive advice to the Minister, Deputy Director-General, and senior management, including through preparation of Ministerial correspondence, detailed reports, briefs and submissions.
• Actively contribute and negotiate relevant issues when representing Arts Queensland on Government and industry committees and at key national and state-wide forums
• Demonstrate leadership through ability to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment while inspiring and supporting others and remaining a motivated team player.

Please refer to the attached role profile for more information on this position.

To apply, please submit the following:

• a statement (no more than two pages) which summarises your skills, experience and achievements within the context of the position you are applying for. Consider the competencies listed in "What you will be doing" and "What we are looking for" sections of the attached position description.
• a current resume containing details of two (2) referees with at least one (1) of those referees having a thorough knowledge of your work behaviour, conduct and performance within the previous two years. The other referee should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
• Complete an online questionnaire as part of your Smart Jobs application.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AQ Applicant Guide (PDF, 660KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AQ614837 Manager, Partnerships - Backing Indigenous Arts (Identified Australian First Nations) (46473) - RD (PDF, 282KB)
  Role Description