Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft is looking for a dynamic and passionate Art Centre Manager to be based in Titjikala, Central Australia.

About the Community & Art Centre

Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft is an Aboriginal owned and governed art centre in the small community of Titjikala, about 107 km south of Alice Springs at the northern edge of the Simpson Desert. It is a quiet and friendly community and is home to Eastern Arrente, Southern Arrernte, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people. Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft was incorporated in 2008 and produces diverse artworks, such as paintings, wire sculptures, felted items, punu, batik, raffia and ceramics. The art centre participates in numerous regional events such as the annual Beanie Festival and Desert Mob Exhibition in Alice Springs, as well as holding regular markets. The community has a primary school, child care facility, aged care facility, clinic and general store.

About the Role – Art Centre Manager

Reporting to the Tapatjatjaka Art and Craft Aboriginal Corporation Board of Directors, the Art Centre Manager will: 

Responding to selection criteria:  Please respond directly to each of the selection criteria (2 pages maximum).

Selection Criteria – Essential

Selection Criteria – Highly desirable 

CLOSING DATE

Applications close 5pm CST Friday 6th February.  Please note applicants must respond to each of the selection criteria.

Submitting your application

Your application must be marked with ‘Private and Confidential – Application for Tapatjatjaka Manager’ and sent to [email protected]

 Please include contact details for referees.

For more information regarding this position or the recruitment process, including enquiries regarding accessibility, please contact Jane Easton (0400 409 764, [email protected]).

Salary Package

A 12-month contract will be offered, renewable depending on funds being secured.

$90,000 – $105,000 p.a., depending on qualifications and experience, plus superannuation as per current legislation. Salary sacrifice packaging is available (capped).

3.      Hours of work

Usual hours will be 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, ½ hour lunch.

4.      Accommodation

A modern, fully furnished and fully air-conditioned house will be provided, including electricity, water& internet, at nominal rent.

5.      Travel to take up position

Air fare, or equivalent, to Alice Springs from the Australian capital city nearest the home of the successful applicant will be paid to commence work. As a fully furnished house will be provided, only minor relocation expenses will be required and these will be reimbursed by Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft upon provision of receipts.

6.      Annual Leave

6 weeks annual leave (based on completion of ordinary hours). A return airfare to an Australian Capital city will be provided after the completion of I year.

7.      Time off in Lieu

Where approved by the Board of Directors, you may take time off in lieu (TOIL), up to a maximum of 10 days per year.

8.      Conditions

Staff employed by the art centre are expected to abide by the relevant sections of the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct. By-laws apply to all residents and visitors to Titjikala and any breach of by- laws regarding the use of alcohol or other substances is likely to lead to summary dismissal.

You will be asked to consent to a National Police Clearance Certificate and a medical check for suitability to perform the role of Art Centre Manager at Titjikala, and to undertake a 4WD training course (unless you can provide a certificate from a certified training organisation) at the art centre’s cost, prior to commencing employment.

A probationary period of 3 months will apply. A performance review will be held at the end of the probationary period and continuing employment confirmed subject to satisfactory performance.

Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse, inclusive workplace culture. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.