Development & Events Coordinator

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is seeking a motivated Development Coordinator with a passion for amplifying First Peoples Stories.

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is seeking a highly motivated Development Coordinator with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for amplifying First Peoples stories.

Working closely with the Strategic Partnerships & Development Manager, you will play a vital rolein securing essential support so that ILBIJERRI’s artistic programs continue to thrive.

The Development Team is responsible for delivering ILBIJERRI’s sustainable growth strategy, with afocus on aligning partnerships with company values and social impact goals, and strengthening external relationships across the country.

Note: Anyone is welcome to apply for this role. We strongly encourage applications fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, andculturally diverse communities.

ABOUT ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY

ILBIJERRI is the longest-established First Peoples’ theatre company in Australia, celebrating 30years strong in 2021 and creating, presenting and touring powerful and engaging theatre by FirstPeoples artists to audiences across Australia and the world. ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is afast-growing company, recently joining the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework(NPAPF), and increasing its reach and influence across the performing arts sector. Our creativeprocesses support the empowerment of First Peoples artists and communities to tell our stories,from our perspective.

Established in 1990 as an NFP cooperative company, ILBIJERRI is the longest running FirstPeoples theatre company in Australia. Since 1990 we have been initiating and developingperformances in collaboration with our community and artists. ILBIJERRI productions have toured nationally and internationally, received critical acclaim and resonated with both FirstPeoples and non-First Peoples audiences.

At ILBIJERRI, we value and support our staff in many ways, such as:• Individual psychological support from a First Nations EAP• Access to professional development opportunities• Paid Cultural Leave• Regular team lunches, activities and celebrations• Central office location at the vibrant Collingwood Yards precinct• Monthly phone allowance and access to a work laptop

SELECTION CRITERIA

Key Criteria• Strong written communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to tailor arguments to different audiences

• Proficient computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Office

• High attention to detail and commitment to data and budget accuracy

• At least 12 months experience in a professional office environment and/or experience providing administrative support

• Excellent organisational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration

• Clear understanding of ILBIJERRI’s purpose, vision and values

• Confidence and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable Experience• Understanding and interest in the performing arts sector and/or First Peoples social impact work

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: philanthropy, fundraising, stakeholder relations, project management, business, arts management, live events (or a related field)

• Experience using Humanitix, Airtable and/or Salesforce

Download the full position description here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send the following materials to the General Manager, Madeleine Gandhi at:[email protected] by 10pm on Sunday 5 April 2026. 

Your application should be emailed as a single PDF with your name in the title, and include:

• current CV

• 1-2 page cover letter addressing the selection criteria

• relevant work sample(s) via hyperlink or PDF (optional)

If, after reading through this document and visiting our website, you have further questionsabout the role, please email Kirsty Hillhouse at: [email protected] and copy inMadeleine Gandhi at: [email protected].

While all applications will be acknowledged by email, only shortlisted applicants will becontacted personally. We appreciate your patience.