CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Sullivan Consulting Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Arts in Adelaide, South Australia, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across artistic programming, organisational performance and stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on financial sustainability, partnerships with diverse communities and governance, with responsibilities spanning staff leadership, risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading arts organisations or cultural institutions.
• Strong ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Proven track record in fundraising, grants and philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Nexus Arts.
• Oversee artistic programming, organisational performance and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive financial sustainability and fundraising initiatives.
• Build strategic partnerships with artists, communities, government and funders.
• Lead staff, operations and ensure compliance and risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Arts management

Governance & compliance

Job description

Established in 1984, Nexus Arts is a contemporary multicultural and First Nations arts organisation in South Australia which operates and programs a live performance space and a gallery. It supports and promotes diverse arts and artists through innovative programming, professional development and performance opportunities. The organisation connects culturally diverse communities through artistic collaboration and expanding opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with diverse contemporary arts.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing artistic programming, organisational performance and stakeholder relationships whilst driving financial sustainability and engagement in collaboration with culturally diverse communities.

Key responsibilities include :-

• Overseeing contemporary music presentations, visual arts exhibitions and public programs;
• Driving grants, fundraising, philanthropy and revenue-generation initiatives;
• Building strategic partnerships with artists, communities, government and funding stakeholders;
• Working with the Board to oversee strategic planning;
• Leading staff, overseeing operations and ensuring compliance and risk management.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong executive leadership, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement capabilities, supported by experience in arts management, cultural development or a related sector. You will bring sound financial and operational management skills, including budgeting, funding submissions and governance, alongside the ability to lead collaborative teams and develop sustainable partnerships. A commitment to multicultural arts, First Nations Arts, and inclusion is essential, together with effective communication, advocacy and relationship management skills.

Applications close on Monday, 16th November 2026.