First Nations Investment Manager – Film & TV Impact

Style Up; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% super

Job summary

Screen Australia’s First Nations Department is seeking an Investment Manager to evaluate project proposals, assess funding applications, and manage a slate of funded projects. You will apply your knowledge of First Nations screen culture and your creative production experience to guide funding decisions and support successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with industry practitioners to provide information on opportunities and to advise on applications, while working closely with funded

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Film studies/Arts/Media or related work experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role or recent credited experience at a creative level in any of the following: feature film, short film, documentary, animation and/or interactive media in roles such as producer, production manager, line producer, writer or script editor.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Indigenous society and culture and an understanding of the issues affecting First Nations people in contemporary Australian society, including the diversity of circumstances in First Nations communities.
• Knowledge of production budgets, finance plans and the commissioning processes.
• Good creative judgment with a proven ability to evaluate ideas, scripts and other proposals and ability to assess the production and budget implications of scripts and project proposals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project proposals and funding applications.
• Liaise with industry practitioners to provide information on funding opportunities and advice on applications.
• Work closely with funded applicants to facilitate the successful completion and delivery of projects.

Skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Creative judgment

Project evaluation

Budget knowledge

Education

Film studies / Arts / Media degree

Job description

Screen Australia’s First Nations Department is seeking an Investment Manager to evaluate project proposals, assess funding applications, and manage a slate of funded projects. You will apply your knowledge of First Nations screen culture and your creative production experience to guide funding decisions and support successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with industry practitioners to provide information on opportunities and to advise on applications, while working closely with funded