Arts & Culture Manager

1 week ago

Kangaroo Point, Australia SSI Full time

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential.

Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

Do you want to work with a leading purpose driven, community-based organisation?

SSI's vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families to reach their potential.


  • Part time
  • Fixed Term Contract until June 202
  • Located in Kangaroo Point | Flexible Working Options
  • Highly Competitive Remuneration & Benefits| Salary Packaging Options
About the Program


The Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) is managed by Settlement Services International (SSI) through its Arts and Culture, QLD function.

BEMAC is dedicated to presenting, producing and developing culturally and linguistically diverse artists and art-forms within QLD.

BEMAC delivers an annual creative program that includes activities funded by Arts Queensland, as well as venue management of the Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC).

We aim to deliver programs in partnership with CaLD artists and communities.

SSI embraces the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions which ensures that artists, cultural practitioners and citizens worldwide have the right to cultural practice and preservation.

The purpose of SSI Arts and Culture programs is:
(1) to promote and facilitate meaningful participation in and enjoyment of arts and cultural activities by all members of the community; (2) to nurture and promote artists and cultural practitioners from refugee and migrant backgrounds to continue their creative practice and professional development in Australia.

About the Role

The Arts and Culture Manager, QLD, will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, implementation and day-to-day management of BEMAC, including staff management, developing and maintaining operational policies and procedures, financial management, programming, production, professional development, venue management, marketing and communications, contract management and compliance, as well as developing and diversifying funding and business opportunities.

The role will work closely with the programming and venue management teams, and SSI's Head of Community Engagement, to revise, plan and deliver on the program's vision, purpose and goals in line with strategic and operational plans.

Essential Criteria

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications such as arts and cultural practice and/or management
  • Demonstrated experience in arts and cultural programming, production, and project management
  • Demonstrated success and leadership in managing the development, delivery, and facilitation of communitybased, arts and cultural development projects and programs
  • Demonstrated success in supporting and empowering artists, community arts organisations and groups
  • Demonstrated event management experience in the arts and cultural field, including large scale events and festivals
  • Demonstrated experience managing people and resources
  • Indepth knowledge of the Australian arts funding and philanthropic landscape and demonstrated capacity to generate project income
  • Demonstrated experience forming and maintaining relationships with key local arts stakeholders at senior levels and within community
  • Sound knowledge of issues, trends and government policy impacting the creative sector
  • Proven ability to work independently, with a highlevel maturity, discretion and judgment, including problem solving and decisionmaking skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated report, presentation, and submission writing skills
  • Strong financial management skills including a demonstrated ability to prepare and manage budgets
About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential.

Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.

Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provid

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