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Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation (GAC) represents the rights and interests of the Mirarr as well as receiving, distributing and investing royalties from the Ranger uranium mine which was imposed on Mirarr land in 1978.
GAC works to ensure the cultural and economic future of the Mirarr is secure and stable. This work falls into five broad categories:
- Protect Mirarr country
- Long-term beneficial health and housing outcomes
- Protect the physical and spiritual culture of the Mirarr and neighbouring clans
- Ensure Bininj control of Bininj lives and country using robust and transparent good governance
- Develop sustainable incomes and businesses for future generations.
GAC’s vision for the welfare of the Mirarr extends well beyond the current projected end of the Ranger uranium mine in 2026.
In 2010 the Corporation had six fulltime staff. By 2017 the organisation had grown to over 50 staff.
GAC also owns and oversees the running of Marrawuddi Gallery.
Gundjeihmi runs many cultural and community programs and engages with strategy, policy and management across several issues including land and cultural rights, environment and conservation, mining, education, health, child protection, retail and tourism.
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Job description/overview
The Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of Marrawuddi Arts and Culture, including but not limited to, staff management, artist development, maintaining relationships with national and international establishments and galleries. The Manager would also be responsible for managing the potential transition of the Centre to new administrative arrangements over the medium to long term.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity in employment is GAC policy.
Selection criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in arts/business management and minimum five years’ experience in arts management or similar role in the Indigenous arts and culture space
- Demonstrated budgeting and financial management skills with minimum five years’ experience in successful grant writing and reporting.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Demonstrated effective strategic leadership and management of a culturally diverse team, with a positive and professional approach in a complex and changing environment, along with a willingness and ability to mentor and or train Indigenous artists and arts workers.
- Solid experience in IT, marketing and initiating social media and online sales to effectively promote the Art Centre, artists, and their artwork.
- Experience working in remote Indigenous communities with extensive understanding of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal arts and culture Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and procedures.
Remuneration package
- salary of up to $90,000 per annum depending on experience
- 6 weeks annual leave
- heavily subsidised accommodation
- salary sacrifice benefits.
Contact person and how to apply
For more information, contact Charlotte O'Mahony on (08) 8979 2200 or charlotte@mirarr.net
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