Executive Director — Arts & Cultural Impact

SULLIVAN Consulting Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Arts in South Australia is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead artistic programming, operations and stakeholder relations while driving financial sustainability.

The CEO will report to the Board, shape strategic direction and collaborate with diverse communities, including First Nations artists, to expand opportunities in contemporary arts. Strong governance, budgeting and fundraising experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in arts management or cultural development.
• Strong budgeting, funding submissions and governance experience.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship management.
• Commitment to multicultural arts and First Nations inclusion.

Responsibilities

• 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

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Governance

Inclusion & multicultural arts

Job description

Nexus Arts in South Australia is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead artistic programming, operations and stakeholder relations while driving financial sustainability.

The CEO will report to the Board, shape strategic direction and collaborate with diverse communities, including First Nations artists, to expand opportunities in contemporary arts. Strong governance, budgeting and fundraising experience is essential.