Investment Manager, First Nations

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

• Salary: Executive Level 1 + 15.4% super


• Location: Sydney/Melbourne


• Department / Unit: First Nations


• Immediate Manager: Head of First Nations Content

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.

Please note that 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 they are 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.

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.