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.
Arts Queensland is looking for a fixed-term temporary full-time AO7 Manager - Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) to work in our Cairns or Townsville offices in Regional Queensland.

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.

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.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $127,843 - $136,896 p.a. + 12.75% super
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working from home opportunities
• You can choose to work in Cairns or Townsville in Regional Queensland depending on preferences
• Professional development opportunities
• Fixed-term temporary full-time position for up to 12 months with possible extension
• Please note a 3-month probationary period may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may require to:
• Undertake a criminal history check (employment screening) under section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022
• Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022
• Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the Public Sector Act 2022
• Please contact the enquiries person listed on this recruitment ad if you require any reasonable adjustment support to assist your application during this recruitment process
• Please note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy for the Queensland Government for more information.

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