Manager Art & Culture Sustainability

A rare opportunity to help shape the future of the remote Aboriginal art and culture sector

Manager Art & Culture Sustainability

Full-time | $100,000–$120,000 + super + benefits

Applications close 11 pm, Sunday 12 October

Arnhem Northern and Kimberley Artists (ANKA) Aboriginal Corporation seeks an experienced and hands-on leader to take up the new role of Manager Art & Culture Sustainability

This senior position is pivotal in strengthening ANKA’s support for almost 50 Aboriginal-owned art and culture centres and more than 6,000 artists across the Top End and Kimberley. You’ll work directly with boards of directors, managers, arts workers, artists and partner organisations to champion sustainability, drive sector resilience and support cultural integrity.

The role combines strategy, program management and relationship-building with practical, day-to-day support for Aboriginal art and culture centres and artists. It’s a rare opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most important Indigenous-led creative sectors.

What we offer

• Base salary $100,000–$120,000 plus 12% super
• Six weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation allowance and support for settling in Darwin
• A chance to make a sector-wide impact while working closely with Aboriginal leaders, artists and communities

What you’ll do 

• Lead the Art & Culture Sustainability unit to deliver responsive, high-quality support to ANKA members
• Work with art and culture centre boards of directors, managers and artists to strengthen governance, operations, HR, finance, safety and compliance
• Coordinate ANKA’s Art & Culture Sustainability Plan (2026–29), building long-term resilience and self-determination
• Secure and manage funding to expand ANKA’s capacity for member services
• Design and deliver training and professional development programs for artists, managers and boards of directors
• Coordinate regional meetings, the annual ANKA conference program and other key events
• Produce reports, resources and advocacy that strengthen visibility and sustainability for Aboriginal art and culture centres

What you’ll bring 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and strong knowledge of the Aboriginal art and culture sector
• At least 3 years’ cross-cultural leadership experience, ideally with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
• Proven capacity to provide sound governance and business advice to Aboriginal boards of directors
• Strong program, project and financial management skills, including grants and reporting
• Experience in designing and delivering training or professional development programs
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship management skills
• A respectful, collaborative and culturally grounded leadership style

About ANKA

ANKA is the peak advocacy and support body for Aboriginal artists and art and culture centres across Arnhem Land, the Kimberley, Tiwi Islands and the Darwin–Katherine regions. For over 35 years, ANKA has strengthened sustainable Aboriginal-governed arts enterprises, supported artists’ cultural and economic futures and advocated for remote Aboriginal rights and leadership in the arts.

How to apply

For a recruitment guide and more information, visit anka.org.au/jobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Hannah Williams at contactus@theengagedspace.com.au for a confidential discussion.