Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is. applicants are encouraged to apply
BHAC is a progressive Aboriginal organisation dedicated to representing and supporting approximately 4,000 Aboriginal people across 32 homelands in West Arnhem Land.
An extraordinary opportunity exists for an Arts management professional to lead the operations of our Indigenous women's textile art centre, Bábbarra Women's Centre, situated in Maningrida, Northern Territory.
* Earn a competitive base salary of $100k with numerous benefits, including accommodation in Maningrida
* Lead a celebrated Indigenous women's textile art centre in remote Arnhem Land, driving creative excellence and economic empowerment
* Oversee all aspects of Bábbarra Designs screen printing business, building the capacity of dynamic team of arts workers and supporting emerging and established women artists to create and sell artwork in local and international markets
* Relocation assistance will be provided
About the Opportunity
In this exciting arts management role, you will be the manager of Bábbarra Women's Centre and its textile brand, the internationally recognised Bábbarra Designs textile studio. You will:
* Develop, implement and manage an annual workplan, aligning to organisational strategy
* Manage a diverse team of 6 staff, including a Studio Project Officer and indigenous arts workers and trainees, to support artistic, cultural, and core business outcomes
* Hands-on screen-printing operations, including exposing artwork, printing, caring for screens, and maintaining equipment and materials.
* Manage artwork archives and coordinate screen-printing and fashion design workshops for girls and women in Maningrida and surrounding Homelands
* Oversee textile production and ethical licencing arrangements
* Customer service, both wholesale and retail, maintain strong sales outcomes
* Participate in exhibition/event participation and award entries
* Mentor and develop staff in studio operations, retail, and arts administration
* Administer the SAM database to catalogue textile artwork and ensure accurate artist records and payments
Drive marketing & social media, including overseeing the website and online shop via SAM
* Prepare and deliver funding applications and acquittals
Ensure robust budget and resource management for a sustainable and thriving arts centre
* Support artists and art workers to attend exhibitions, markets, art fairs, and professional development opportunities across Australia and internationally
* NB: The ability to travel interstate with staff and artists is vital to this role
About You
You will thrive in this role if you can demonstrate:
* 3–5 years' management experience within the arts, cultural, or creative industries – preferably in an Indigenous art centre or women's centre
* Proven experience managing significant multi-year funding such as IVAIS including working collaboratively with a grants coordinator to successfully deliver, report and acquit a range of grants.
* Strong business and operational management capability including budgeting procurement, and grant reporting
* Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills with the experience of more than two direct reports, this role oversees a project officer, studio coordinator and a team of Arts Workers.
* Highly developed interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills in a cross-cultural setting
* Experience working with key sector stakeholders, such as Government, Arts Law, Copyright Agency, national cultural institutions, galleries, and industry
* Strong understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander art and textiles and a genuine interest in language, culture and art centres.
* Hands-on experience in creative production preferably screen printing, lino printing or fashion production
* Strong project and team leadership skills, with demonstrated success in staff development
* Experience using the SAM database to catalogue artworks and manage artist payments and customer invoices
* Demonstrated success in exhibition development and the marketing of Indigenous artwork and textiles.
* Tertiary qualifications in fine arts, fashion, business or community development
* Advanced customer service skills
* Manual drivers licence
Highly regarded:
* Knowledge of the textile and/or fashion industry, including base fabrics, suppliers, colour trends and production workflows.
* Graphic design or product development skills that contribute to creative direction, merchandise or product ranges including T-shirts.
* Experience in a NFP environment or previous experience in a remote Aboriginal community
* Advanced computer skills, social media and web content administration.
* Experience reporting to an Indigenous board or committee and demonstrating collective decision making
* Understanding of Aboriginal women's issues and community-led development
About the benefits
When you join BHAC, you will receive a host of great benefits, including:
Salary and Financial Benefits
* Salary range of up to $100,000 per annum, depending on experience
* 12% superannuation
* Generous salary packaging options are available due to BHAC's not-for-profit (NFP) status, allowing for tax-free benefits on housing, meals and entertainment
Relocation, Housing, and Work Perks
* Up to $3,000 relocation assistance provided
* Rent-free, furnished accommodation in Maningrida
* Company vehicle for work purposes
Leave Entitlements and Travel Benefits
* Six weeks of annual leave per year, significantly above the industry standard
Lifestyle and Work-Life Balance
* A unique opportunity to work in a culturally rich and historically significant region, with the ability to engage in community events and support senior cultural custodians
* A relaxed lifestyle with no long commutes, no traffic congestion, and a supportive, close-knit community
* Access to world-class fishing, camping, and outdoor exploration in the Arnhem Land region, with road access to Kakadu National Park during the dry season
Family and Partner Support
* Employment opportunities available for partners in education, administration, retail, and trades
* Schooling is available up to Year 12 at Maningrida College. There are also dual enrolment options through Katherine School of the Air and Maningrida College
* Full-time childcare and crèche services are available
Ready to Apply?
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, cost-of-living advantages, and the opportunity to work in a management capacity while making a meaningful impact in an Indigenous-led organisation. If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic and culturally significant environment, we encourage you to Apply NOW
Apply now and help shape the next chapter of Bábbarra Women's Centre.
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