Job Opportunity
The Indigenous Art Centre Alliance (IACA) is a network of First Nations art centres, representing more than 400 Indigenous artists from Cardwell in the south through to the Torres Strait Islands in the north.
We are seeking a dynamic new CEO to guide our organisation and meet its strategic goals. This is an identified position - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
o Provide values-driven strategic leadership to advance the aspirations of Queensland's community-based First Nations Art Centres
o Deliver IACA's Strategic Plan
o Build and sustain impactful relationships with government, philanthropic partners, member art centres, and key organisations to advocate, shape priorities, and enhance IACA's visibility, influence, and long-term impact
o Lead fundraising efforts, including securing investment from government and philanthropic sources
o Initiate and guide research, policy and program development
* Governance
o Collaborate with the Board to maintain strong, culturally grounded governance that aligns with IACA's purpose and values
o Compliance with all legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations, coordinating with accountants, legal advisors, and auditors
o Prepare high-quality submissions and reports for all levels of government, advocating effectively for issues critical to the sector
o Oversee all operational and financial functions, ensuring effective budgeting, reporting and high-quality procedures
o Manage grant reporting and communicationsto ensure transparency and accountability
o Lead and nurture a high-performing, skilled team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability
o Oversee all aspects of HR and industrial relations, ensuring a culturally safe, compliant, and supportive workplace
o Promote generative learning practices and innovation, empowering individuals to grow and adapt to a dynamic environment
Requirements:
* Ability to build on more than a decade of quality strategic development of IACA
* Experience in advocacy and brokering and maintaining key community, sector, government and philanthropic stakeholders
* Experience working with boards
* Operational and financial management skills
* Proven ability to lead, support and develop high-performing teams
* Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative, culturally safe and accountable work environments
* Demonstrated understanding of the First Nations art centre sector
* Familiarity with the Far North Queensland cultural and creative landscape
* Willingness to travel to, and work in, remote/regional areas
How to Apply:
Only applications that address the following requirements will be accepted: Covering letter, Responses to each Selection Criteria, Your CV