Do you want to work in a flexible, creative and professional environment? The Australia Council is seeking a full-time Indigenous Program Officer for their Surry Hills pad.

Over the last 30 years the Australia Council have supported and promoted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations, including Archie Roach, Christine Anu, Deborah Mailman, Doris Pilkington, Ken Thaiday, Bangarra, Banduk Marika, Leah Purcell, Yirra Yaakin and Yothu Yindi as well as the next generation of young and creative artists such as Wire MC, Emma Donovan, Alick Tipoti, Shakaya and Jason Pitt.

The Australia Council team is dedicated, highly motivated and passionate about Keeping Culture Strong.

The search is on for dynamic people who will facilitate the implementation of an Indigenous Arts Strategy. You will be expected to work with a range of stakeholders within the arts, government and industry.

Program Officer

Full-Time Position (ongoing)

Salary: Commencing from $62,544 per annum
Plus employer contribution to superannuation

This is an Indigenous position based in Surry Hills, Sydney.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please phone Mark Stapleton (02) 9215 9014 or toll free on 1800 226 912 or go to www.australiacouncil.gov.au/employment

Applications close: July 23 2010 by 5pm

What you need to do:

1. Read the Position Profile.

2. Complete your application. This should include:
(i) brief covering letter or email
(ii) a competency statement (addressing the selection criteria
as set out in the position profile)
(iii) your resume
(iv) a completed Australia Council for the Arts application form

3. Email your application.

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body.