Remote Arts Centre Manager: Lead Indigenous Arts

The Engaged Space; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

Accommodation provided

7 weeks annual leave

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Tax offset eligibility

Job summary

Ninuku Arts is seeking an experienced Art Centre Manager to lead the overall management and day‑to‑day operations in Kalka, working with artists from Kalka and Pipalyatjara communities. You will steer governance, finances, funding, staffing, exhibitions, sales and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes supporting artists, professional development and sustainable income within a remote desert community, ensuring Ninuku Arts remains a cultural hub for the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the Indigenous arts sector, contemporary visual arts practice and relevant industry stakeholders, markets and funding environments.
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets, managing funding agreements, preparing grant applications and reports, and working effectively with financial professionals such as accountants and auditors.
• Experience in arts marketing, sales, exhibitions or related areas, with the ability to recognise and nurture artistic talent and identify appropriate professional opportunities for artists.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Competent administrative skills, including experience with digital communications and standard business software.
• Demonstrated experience managing an organisation, program or comparable operation, including strategic planning, financial administration, staff management and effective organisational systems.
• Demonstrated experience working in one or more of the following: community development, Aboriginal organisations, remote communities and/or intercultural environments, with an understanding of culturally appropriate ways of working.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in visual arts, arts management, business, community development or a related discipline are desirable; however, equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Governance and strategic planning.
• Financial management and administration.
• Artist and professional development.
• Sales, marketing and industry development.
• Staff development and management.
• Culture, community and relationships.

Skills

Indigenous arts sector

Budget management

Fundraising & grants

Arts marketing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Intercultural communication

Education

Visual arts degree

Arts management

Business degree

Community development

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Ninuku Arts is seeking an experienced Art Centre Manager to lead the overall management and day‑to‑day operations in Kalka, working with artists from Kalka and Pipalyatjara communities. You will steer governance, finances, funding, staffing, exhibitions, sales and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes supporting artists, professional development and sustainable income within a remote desert community, ensuring Ninuku Arts remains a cultural hub for the region.