Art Centre Manager
Core
Lead Maningrida Arts & Culture, an Aboriginal-owned art centre, managing gallery operations, exhibitions, retail, artist support, and community tourism in Central-West Arnhem Land.
Role type
Senior Art Centre Manager (Community-Controlled Organisation)
Builds
Artwork sales, exhibitions, and community tourism experiences for Aboriginal artists and international collectors
Domain
Indigenous visual arts, cultural heritage, and community-led arts administration
Required skills
Strategic planning, commercial strategy, exhibition curation, artist career development, IP/copyright management, budget oversight, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, grant writing, financial compliance
Preferred skills
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation experience, cultural tourism experience, SAM database proficiency, remote 4WD driving
Technologies
SAM database
Responsibilities
Implement strategic and commercial plans; lead artwork production, exhibition, and sales; support artist career development; protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property; manage artwork records and stock control; partner with community subcommittees on cultural protocols; develop exhibition proposals and manage external contracts; pursue grant funding; lead and mentor a team of up to 10 staff; oversee budgets and financial compliance; build relationships with galleries, museums, and government agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership