Indigenous Arts Centre Lead & Operations Coordinator

University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a senior leadership role at the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development. You will guide operational excellence and student-facing services within an Indigenous-focused hub, driving cultural change across the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.

You will lead planning, budgeting and staff development, ensuring culturally safe programs and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in administration, coordination or operations.
• Demonstrate advanced organisational and problem-solving skills, including experience with Indigenous arts organisations or programs.
• Lead and mentor staff effectively, fostering collaboration, high performance and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning, processes and systems, ensuring high-quality delivery of Wilin Centre programs.
• Manage, coach and motivate professional staff, building a cohesive, high-performing team culture.
• Coordinate student-facing services, grants and bursaries, ensuring timely, culturally safe support and information.
• Oversee budgets, HR processes and financial systems for Wilin programs, events and casual staff.
• Lead planning and administration of Wilin events, partnerships and communications with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Operations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a senior leadership role at the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development. You will guide operational excellence and student-facing services within an Indigenous-focused hub, driving cultural change across the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.

You will lead planning, budgeting and staff development, ensuring culturally safe programs and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.