Investment Manager, First Nations

Screen Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 15.4% super

Professional development opportunities

Industry engagement

Job summary

Screen Australia is seeking an Investment Manager to join the First Nations Department. You will evaluate project proposals, assess funding applications, and manage a slate of funded projects while collaborating with industry practitioners to advise on opportunities.

The role requires knowledge of First Nations screen culture and experience in producing, writing or script editing. Applicants must be of Indigenous Australian descent and the position is identified under the Racial Discrimination

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production budgets and finance plans.
• Experience evaluating ideas, scripts and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project proposals and funding applications.
• Manage a slate of funded projects across programs.
• Liaise with industry practitioners to provide information on funding opportunities.
• Support successful delivery of funded projects.

Skills

Budget knowledge

Script evaluation

Film production

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Film studies degree

Job description

Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008

About us

The First Nations Department at Screen Australia works to support bold First Nations screen stories, authored by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screen practitioners. The department has proudly funded award-winning content such as Total Control, Mystery Road and Redfern Now (ABC), and feature films such as Sweet Country, Goldstone and Samson and Delilah, as well as numerous documentaries, factual series, short films and most recently online series.

About the role

We are seeking expressions of interest for a talented professional to join our First Nations Department as an Investment Manager. Working collaboratively with the other members of the team, you will leverage your knowledge of First Nations screen culture and your creative experience producing, writing and/or script editing to evaluate project proposals, assess funding applications; and manage a slate of funded projects across the Department’s funding programs and initiatives. You will liaise with industry practitioners to provide information on funding opportunities and advice on applications, as well as work closely with funded applicants to facilitate the successful completion and delivery of projects.

About you

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.

The benefits

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of Australian storytelling. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, working at the heart of the screen industry. In return, we offer:

A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Competitive salary and benefits, including 15.4% super.

Professional development opportunities and industry engagement.

The chance to contribute to the success of diverse and compelling screen projects.

This is an Indigenous identified position. Applicants must be of Indigenous Australian descent, identify as an Indigenous Australian and be accepted as such by the community with which he/she is associated.

The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act.

At Screen Australia, we welcome and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to thrive and succeed.

Please note, while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.

Please note that we are seeking expressions of interest for the role with an aim for the successful candidate to start in either mid-December or early January 2027.