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Baluk Arts is an Aboriginal owned and led community arts centre and gallery, the only of its kind in the southeast of the state. Based in Mount Eliza the gateway to the captivating Mornington Peninsula, we support artistic, career and audience development for our Aboriginal artist members from the southeast and wider Australia. Artworks reflect themes of identity in a contemporary cultural context. Baluk Arts was raised by community, for community.
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Salary and conditions
3 days, 21 hours per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
$24-28 an hour, pending experience and skills if applicable. This is however an entry level role; experience is not essential. The initial contract is 12 months with three-month probationary period. Possibility of continuing employment beyond initial 12-month contract.
11% super on top of wage; 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata); flexible working arrangements can be negotiated.
Job description/overview
The Arts Centre Trainee position is a brilliant opportunity for entry-level employment in a dynamic Aboriginal arts organisation. The successful applicant will receive hands-on training and experience in the arts industry and in fundamental business skills. Arts programs and gallery tasks make up the majority of the work.
The trainee will work under the direction of the Baluk Arts Manager, Programs Coordinator and Gallery Coordinator to provide essential backup support to other staff, workshops facilitators and members.
They will contribute to the effectiveness of business operations by maintaining a clean and orderly shop front and arts program studio space; assisting with stock control and shipping; displaying and photographing artwork and the safe packing and shipping of consignments/sales. The Arts Centre Trainee will also provide back up and support for our arts programming. Here you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented Aboriginal artists in the country. The Arts Centre Trainee will be interacting and communicating with our large membership base of Aboriginal artists. Guidance, support and leadership will be provided by highly respected Elders here in the Southeast.
This is an Indigenous Identified Position.
Contact person and how to apply
Selection criteria
- an interest in having a career in the arts
- creative
- loves to communicate
- enjoys community
- team player but can also work alone.
To succeed in this role the applicant also needs to:
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- be accepted as such by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Applicants may be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Acceptable evidence includes:
- a letter signed and executed by the chairperson of an incorporated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation confirming that they are recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- a confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Land Council or RAP.
Selection process
As this is an entry level job in the arts industry, we will have an informal interview to select the right person for the role.
Please include the following in your application:
- Covering Letter - A brief single page summary of your background and suitability for the position.
- Resume (Curriculum Vitae) comprising:
- A summary of relevant employment history if available
- Referees - Please provide the names and contact details of two work related referees if available
The successful candidate will also need to provide a National Police Clearance Certificate and an Employee Working With Children Check
Submitting your Application
Address your application to: manager@balukarts.org.au
Contact
For more information about the role, contact Ché McMahon by emailing manager@balukarts.org.au or phone 0415 429 626.
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