

This includes the ability to work successfully with a diverse range of people including artists, youth, presenters, educators, stakeholders, funders and First Nations community members.ĭownload the full position description here. Develop and maintain excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander/First Nations communities.Provide general support for the day to day smooth running of the office.Undertake research projects and/or other duties as needed and directed by the Co-CEOs or General Manager.Ensure First Nations protocols are achieved in all day-to-day activities and internal and external communications.Coordinate other activities as needed to support the company’s external work including annual company, special and community events.Create and maintain accurate project coordination processes.Maintain strong relationships with members of First Nations and arts communities as well as key partners and stakeholders.Assist the leadership team to achieve the goals within the company’s strategic plan and market development plan.Assist the Artistic Director to oversee the implementation of the company’s artistic program.In addition, the Creative Associate will be expected to: Producing company work including the development and management of budgets, schedules, and contracts.Representing the organisation at key sector events nationally and Internationally.Overseeing the presentation of workshops/dialogues/sessions in schools and communities across Victoria and throughout Australia.Directing and overseeing remounts of existing work.Creating, directing, writing and/or providing dramaturgical support for new work.Contributing to the artistic vision and strategic goals of ILBIJERRI Theatre Company.Working with the Leadership Team on developing and delivering ILBIJERRI’s artistic program and artist development initiatives.We anticipate that these responsibilities will include some, or all, of the following: The Creative Associate’s key responsibilities will be adapted to suit the experience and ambition of the successful candidate. Though they will be engaged across the whole program, the Creative Associate will be encouraged to develop and present their own creative work over the two-year engagement. The Creative Associate will be involved in producing and providing creative support for core creative business including creative developments, rehearsal and presentation of major scale works, health works and touring shows and the artist development programs, ILBIJERRI Ensemble and BlackWrights. Working directly with the Executive Director and Artistic Director, and across the producing team, the Creative Associate will support and actualise ILBIJERRI’s core creative business and its strategic vision of creating, presenting, and touring powerful and engaging theatre, creatively controlled by First Nations artists. The Creative Associate role is a position for candidates passionate about investing their creativity into ILBIJERRI’s core program whilst also participating in a bespoke mentorship program aimed at developing the skills and experience to become a future Executive/CEO/Artistic Director within the First Nations performing arts sector. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The Creative Associate will participate in the delivery of the artistic program including developing new works, creatively driving the artist development and education programs, publicly representing the company, and contributing to its strategic vision. Please scroll down for details of all opportunities.ĬREATIVE ASSOCIATE (EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM)Ī newly created position, the Creative Associate will contribute to the artistic leadership of our company by adding their voice across our program and will play a key role in informing the company’s future vision. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – CLOSED 29 NOVEMBER.NEW: CREATIVE ASSOCIATE (EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM) – OPEN TO 9 DECEMBER.We create, present and tour powerful and engaging theatre by First Nations artists to audiences across Australia and the world.Īs a fast-growing company, recently joining the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework (NPAPF), we are increasing our reach and influence across the performing arts sector. ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is the longest-established First Peoples’ theatre company in Australia, celebrating 30 years strong in 2021. Black Ties production image by Tiffany Garvie CURRENT VACANCIES
