Executive Director

1 day ago


Darwin city centre, Northern Territory, Australia Artback NT Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to join our team at Artback NT. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation of our organization and supporting the CEO in achieving our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the smooth operation of facilities, equipment, and office systems, including supplier contracts and relationships.
  • Review and assess operational and technology requirements, driving continuous improvement in operational practice.
  • Work with the CEO to develop annual budgets and KPIs, and prepare monthly reporting, including to the Artback NT Board.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with Fair Work, Work Health and Safety, and related legislation.
  • Maintain up-to-date policies and monitor award and market pay rates to ensure appropriate remuneration for ongoing and casual staff.
  • Review and advise on staff training and professional development, performance management, job structure, and duty statements.
  • Support Program Managers in contracting casual project staff and suppliers.
  • Lead strategy, policy, and implementation for access, inclusion, equity, and diversity, including action plans for First Nations participation and disability access to Artback NT activities.
  • Develop and deliver strategies and actions for increasing income from philanthropy and sponsorship.
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and record of funding opportunities.
  • Establish and build strong relationships with current and potential funding partners.
  • Contribute to the preparation of high-quality, comprehensive funding submissions and liaison with funding agencies.
  • Oversee Program Managers in monitoring and responding to grant opportunities and meeting funding agreement obligations.
  • Develop a sound understanding of all Artback NT program areas: performing arts, visual arts, remote events, and marketing.
  • Monitor arts sector developments and advise on addressing opportunities and challenges.
  • Represent Artback NT in our advocacy for NT artists and arts organizations.
  • Build relationships with peers and presenting partners.
  • Collaborate with the CEO on strategic and business planning and policy.
  • Assist with the supervision and management of team members.
About You

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled individual who has a deep understanding of the arts sector and has experience in management roles with responsibility for finance, operations, HR, and/or fundraising. You will have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop and present proposals, and/or negotiate significant contracts and agreements.

You will also have high-level written communication skills, with experience in preparing strategic and business plans, funding applications, and reports. Analytical and problem-solving skills, resilience, and resourcefulness in meeting changing work demands are essential.

You must be able to work efficiently with the Microsoft Office suite in a PC environment and obtain an NT working with children clearance (Ochre Card).

Selection Criteria
  • Extensive experience in management roles with responsibility for finance, operations, HR, and/or fundraising.
  • Knowledge and experience in budgeting and project management, with excellent Excel skills and the ability to generate and use reports from financial/bookkeeping software.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience in developing and presenting proposals, and/or negotiating significant contracts and agreements.
  • High-level written communication skills, with experience in preparing strategic and business plans, funding applications, and reports.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, resilience, and resourcefulness in meeting changing work demands.
  • Ability to work efficiently with the Microsoft Office suite in a PC environment and obtain an NT working with children clearance (Ochre Card).


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